How to Make South-of-the-Border Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of mac and cheese but also love a little kick of flavor, then you're going to absolutely love this South-of-the-Border Mac and Cheese recipe. This dish takes the classic comfort food of mac and cheese and adds a deliciously spicy twist by incorporating flavors from south-of-the-border cuisine. It's the perfect dish for those who want a little bit of heat in their comfort food.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups rotini pasta
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 8 ounces American cheese, cut into cubes
  • 4 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 5 green onions, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Combine the rotini pasta, evaporated milk, American cheese, Cheddar cheese, canned green chiles, and chili powder in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on High, stirring twice, for 2 hours.
  • Stir tomatoes and green onions through the pasta mixture.
  • Continue cooking until the tomatoes are hot, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    675 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 1472mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 800mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 802mg