Southwest Style ~ Macaroni and Cheese!!! Recipe
This is another perfect side dish.
With Love,
Catherine
xo
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 Jalapeño â with seeds
- 1 handful of fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tsp. molasses
- 5 sun dried tomatoes
- Dashes of cumin
- Dashes of paprika
- Dashes of curry
- Dashes of chili powder
- ½ cup crushed croutons
- 1 lb. of your favorite macaroni
Directions
- In a sauce pot gently heat the milk, cheddar cheese and butter.
- In a food processor combine the jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, capers and sun-dried tomatoes. Process this mixture, leaving it slightly course.
- Add the mixture from the food processor to the milk, cheddar cheese and butter and continue to gently simmer. Add the seasonings to taste and the molasses.
- Preheat Oven 325 degrees:
- Prepare a baking dish with butter.
- Prepare the macaroni as directed, drain and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the mixture from the sauce pot over the macaroni and gently toss.
- Top with the crushed croutons.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 82g | |
| Recipe makes 7 servings | |
| Calories 207 | |
| Calories from Fat 139 | 67% |
| Total Fat 15.79g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 9.73g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium 319mg | 13% |
| Potassium 151mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 5.49g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 2.62g | 2% |
| Protein 11.04g | 18% |
