If you’re looking for a new twist on classic mac and cheese, look no further than this delicious Poblano Mac and Cheese Recipe! Perfectly creamy and spicy, it’s sure to become a hit with your family and friends. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients:
Mac and Cheese
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Poblano Peppers
- 2 poblano peppers
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Roast the Poblano Peppers
- Preheat your oven to broil on high.
- Cut the poblano peppers in half lengthwise and remove the stem and seeds.
- Place the peppers on a baking sheet, cut-side down, and broil for 5-7 minutes until the skins blister and blacken.
- Remove the peppers from the oven and place them in a sealable plastic bag or a covered bowl for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove the peppers from the bag and remove the skins. Dice the peppers into small pieces and set them aside.
Prepare the macaroni and cheese
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the macaroni and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture turns a golden brown color.
- Add the milk to the skillet and whisk to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the sour cream, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Add the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, one cup at a time, stirring until the cheese is fully melted before adding the next cup.
- Once all the cheese is melted, add the diced poblano peppers to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet and stir to coat in the cheese sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
With its spicy kick and cheesy goodness, this Poblano Mac and Cheese Recipe will soon become a family favorite in your household. Why not give it a try today?