Chris' Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Chris' Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese
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  1. Preheat broiler with oven rack 5 1/2 inches from heat. Broil peppers and corn at the same time on an aluminum foil-lined jelly-roll pan. Broil peppers 10 minutes or until blistered, turning after 5 minutes. Broil corn 20 minutes or until charred, turning every 5 minutes. Place peppers in a zip-top plastic freezer bag; seal and let stand 10 minutes to loosen skins. Peel peppers; remove and discard seeds. Chop peppers. Cut corn kernels from cobs. Reduce oven temperature to 400°.
  2. Cook pasta in boiling salted water to cover 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
  3. Cook chorizo in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp; remove chorizo, and drain on paper towels. Discard drippings.
  4. Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes or until golden brown. Slowly whisk in milk, and cook, whisking often, 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat, and gradually add cheese, stirring until smooth. Stir in chopped peppers, corn kernels, chorizo, salt, and pepper. Gently stir together cheese mixture and pasta in a large bowl. Spoon into 6 (8-oz.) ramekins.
  5. Combine tortilla chips, panko, and 3 Tbsp. melted butter; sprinkle over pasta.
  6. Bake at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3186.25 Kcal (13340 kJ)
Calories from fat 1623.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 180.44g 278%
Cholesterol 364.92mg 122%
Sodium 5921.84mg 247%
Potassium 2628.26mg 56%
Total Carbs 291.28g 97%
Sugars 47.05g 188%
Dietary Fiber 21.1g 84%
Protein 109.86g 220%
Vitamin C 12.6mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 28%
Iron 6.8mg 38%
Calcium 1532.6mg 153%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 187.76 Kcal (786 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.63g 278%
Cholesterol 21.5mg 122%
Sodium 348.96mg 247%
Potassium 154.88mg 56%
Total Carbs 17.16g 97%
Sugars 2.77g 188%
Dietary Fiber 1.24g 84%
Protein 6.47g 220%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 28%
Iron 0.4mg 38%
Calcium 90.3mg 153%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 78
    Points
  • 86
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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