Subj : 7/14 Nat Mac & Cheese - 3
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Jul 13 2024 02:55 pm

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     Title: Green Chile Mac & Cheese
Categories: Pasta, Chilies, Cheese, Vegetables, Dairy
     Yield: 5 Servings

     2 c  Elbow macaroni
          Salt
 1 1/2 c  Whole milk
     2 tb Unsalted butter
     2 tb Flour
   1/4 lb Fine shredded jack cheese*
   1/4 lb Fine shredded sharp Cheddar*
   2/3 c  Corn niblets; defrosted if
          - frozed
 1 1/4 c  Chopped roasted, seeded
          - green chilies **
          +=OR=+
     8 oz (2 cans) chopped green
          - chilies
     2 ts Lime juice
   1/4 c  (to 1/3 c) panko

 * Some markets sell a "Mexican blend" of shredded cheese;
 feel free to use this cheese blend in this recipe.

 ** If you are roasting your own chilies (highly
 recommended), start with about 5-6 large green chilies-
 Hatch, Anaheims, or poblanos, or a mixture and char them
 over a gas stove, under a broiler (roast until one side
 has blackened, then flip to blacken the other side), or on
 a grill. Place in a covered bowl to steam, then peel off
 the charred skin. Remove and discard the seeds and stems.

 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (a tablespoon
 of salt for every 2 quarts of water). Add the macaroni
 pasta. Return to a rolling boil, and boil, uncovered, for
 about 2 minutes less than the cooking time given on the
 pasta box instructions. The pasta should be mostly cooked,
 but still a little too firm to eat; it will complete its
 cooking in the oven. When the pasta is ready, drain it
 into a colander and run cold water over it to stop the
 cooking.

 Set the oven @ 400?F/205?C.

 Heat the milk in a small pot until it is steaming. Keep it
 warm while you continue with the dish.

 In an ovenproof pot such as a casserole or Dutch oven,
 heat the butter over medium heat. When the butter is
 melted and bubbly, stir in the flour to make a roux. Cook
 this, stirring often, for about 2 minutes. You don't want
 the roux to brown. Add the hot milk to the roux, a little
 at a time, stirring constantly so that lumps do not form.
 Whisk until smooth.

 Stir in the cheeses third at a time, stirring to
 incorporate after each addition.

 Add the macaroni, chilies, corn and lime juice and stir
 until well combined.

 Top the mac and cheese with panko or breadcrumbs. Bake
 uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes at 400?F/205?C, or until
 the breadcrumbs are lightly browned. Remove from oven and
 let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

 Yield: Serves 4-6.

 From: http://www.simplyrecipes.com

 Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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