Chile Con Queso Mac and Cheese

Course: Main Dish, Pasta

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: one pot meal, mac and cheese

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 826kcal

Author: Countryside Cravings

Chile Con Queso Mac and Cheese -is a great one pot meal for any night of the week! It's quick and easy (only takes 30 minutes), cheesy, and will become a family favorite!

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Ingredients

1 pound (500g) lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed and finely chopped (leave in seeds and ribs for more heat)
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound (454g) elbow or shell macaroni
2 cups (470ml) chicken broth
2 cups (470ml) milk
1 (14.5 oz) (411g) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups (220g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups (220g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup (120g) sour cream or plain yogurt

Instructions

In a large dutch oven brown ground beef with onion and jalapenos. Add in garlic and cook until fragrant. Drain any excess grease.
Add in macaroni, broth, milk, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender; stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in cheeses and sour cream. Store leftovers for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Notes

You can replace the jalapeno and can of diced tomatoes with a can of rotel (diced tomatoes and chiles) or use a can of green chiles to replace the jalapeno.
Freezer Friendly option- can place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition info calculated using regular sour cream.

What to serve with Chile Con Queso Mac and Cheese:

A simple side salad
Tomato Cucumber and Avocado Salad
A simple fruit salad or this Creamy Key Lime Fruit Salad
I'm going to be really honest here- most of the time I don't pair it with a side because I'm just happy I got dinner on the table!! :)

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