Nacho Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups small elbow macaroni
1/2 cup bottled thick and chunky salsa verde (medium heat )
1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
3 cups packed coarse grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 12 oz.)
4 tsp all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 cup large corn chips (or salted tortilla chips like doritos)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook macaroni according to package instructions to al dente. Drain.
Meanwhile, blend salsa and cilantro in food processor. Toss 2 cups of cheese and flour in medium bowl to coat.
Bring milk, cream, and cloves to simmer in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cheese mixture. Whisk until sauce is smooth, about 1 minute. Mix in macaroni; season with pepper.
Spread half of mixture in 11X7 baking dish. Drop half of salsa over in dollops. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining macaroni mixture and salsa mixture. Sprinkle corn chips over top. Top with 1/2 cup cheese.
Bake until heated through and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	357.58 Kcal (1497 kJ)
Calories from fat	161.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.95g	28%
Cholesterol	37.71mg	13%
Sodium	503.09mg	21%
Potassium	144.31mg	3%
Total Carbs	38.75g	13%
Sugars	3.48g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	8%
Protein	10.89g	22%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	234.7mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	218.63 Kcal (915 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.98g	28%
Cholesterol	23.06mg	13%
Sodium	307.6mg	21%
Potassium	88.24mg	3%
Total Carbs	23.69g	13%
Sugars	2.13g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	8%
Protein	6.66g	22%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	14%
Iron	0.6mg	5%
Calcium	143.5mg	23%

* 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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