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January 26, 2021 · 66 Comments

Green Chile Mac and Cheese

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Green Chile Mac and Cheese is not just for kids. Made with green hatch chilis be ready for the heat!
Green Chile Mac and Cheese is not just for kids. Made with green hatch chilis be ready for the heat!

Green Chile Mac and Cheese

Since this is the month of Mac and Cheese I thought I would spice it up a bit.

Green Chile Mac and Cheese is proof that mac n cheese is not just for kids!

I have older children in my home.

Those that love spicier dishes enjoyed the surprise in the flavors with that first bite.

Miss J and I keep things on the milder side, so we ate the dish with green, yellow, red and orange mini peppers It was perfect!

There is a great list of pepper type with the degree of heat and and some uses at Chili Pepper Madness.

Whether you make your own noodles or grate your own cheese, adding these green chile peppers will spice up your dish.

these are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 4 large Hatch Chiles, green but red will work as well. roasted, peeled, stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely crushed bread crumbs

these are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion in the melted butter for 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Gradually add the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the milk mixture from the heat. Add 1½ cups of the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.
  • Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and chiles. Mix well.
  • Transfer the macaroni to a 1½-quart casserole and top with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle finely crushed bred crumbs across the top.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

This Mac and Cheese is creamy and moist.

And is doesn’t get dry the longer it is on your plate.

A warm French Baguette with the butter dripping on your fingers is a perfect companion for this dish.

There is a lot of room for changes in this recipe.

Want it hotter? Add the spiciness for your own palette.

Want it cheesier? Havarti cheese, Gouda cheese1 or Swiss cheese.

Or add them all for more flavor and textures.

The cheesy goodness brings out the flavor of the chiles to perfection.

If you are looking for a change from your go to version of this dish, then this is just what the chef ordered!

The strength and heat of the hatch green peppers used will bring the spice level to make your mouth water. Enjoy!

Green Chile Mac and Cheese is not just for kids. Made with green hatch chilis be ready for the heat!

Green Chile Mac and Cheese

Green Chile Mac and Cheese is not just for kids! Enjoy this spicy rendition of a favorite comfort food.
4.67 from 6 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort, spicy
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Adjust Servings: 6
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 4 large Hatch Chiles, green but red will work as well. roasted, peeled, stemmed, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely crushed bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion in the melted butter for 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Gradually add the milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the milk mixture from the heat. Add 1½ cups of the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.
  • Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and chiles. Mix well.
  • Transfer the macaroni to a 1½-quart casserole and top with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle finely crushed bred crumbs across the top.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 71G | Calories: 250kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 52g (17%) | Protein: 9g (18%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 460mg (19%) | Potassium: 250mg (7%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 60mg (6%) | Iron: 1.8mg (10%)
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  1. blankMelynda Brown says

    February 9, 2021 at 5:01 PM

    Hello, this is one of my favorites for Encouraging Hearts and Home, this week! I hope you stop by and say hello, this post has been pinned! Thank you for being a part of Encouraging Hearts and Home, we appreciate all that you share. Have a great week ahead!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 10, 2021 at 1:47 PM

      Thank you so much for the feature Melynda! I appreciate it. This Green Chile Mac and Cheese is delicious! I will see you at the party.

      Reply
  2. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    February 7, 2021 at 1:42 PM

    A little late, but – Thanks for sharing at last week’s What’s for Dinner party! Hope to see you this week too! Enjoy your day.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 7, 2021 at 5:18 PM

      Never too late Helen. I know what a time crunch can do at times. Thanks for hosting each week!

      Reply
  3. blankMichael & Donna Reidland says

    February 1, 2021 at 3:42 PM

    I just printed out this recipe and I can’t wait to try it. It sounds so good.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 1, 2021 at 6:13 PM

      Thank you Donna! Let me know how it turns out for you. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. blankJulie Briones says

    May 28, 2019 at 1:37 AM

    I’m thinkin’ you’re speaking my son’s language with this spicy mac ‘n’ cheese. For him, the spicier the better! Thanks for sharing, Marilyn. Hope to see you at Tuesday Turn About tomorrow at 3pm PST!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      May 28, 2019 at 8:57 AM

      If you like heat then this Mac and cheese is for you. And who doesn’t love a great comfort meal! Enjoy. Have an awesome day!

      Reply
  5. blankChas Greener says

    May 23, 2019 at 9:02 AM

    You know how excited about this recipe I am Marilyn 🙂 Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go, Pinning and I’ll be featuring you next week.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      May 23, 2019 at 10:25 AM

      Thank you Chas. I can’t wait for you to be able to try it. Have a calm day!

      Reply
  6. blankClearissa Coward says

    May 15, 2019 at 4:01 PM

    Hey Marilyn, this is comfort food with a twist. You are so very creative with recipes. We like spicey at our house. The way you cook, you must have one content and happy family. :)TFS

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      May 15, 2019 at 6:54 PM

      Thank you Clearissa. But I really get most of my ideas off menus and cookbooks. We just loved this mac-n-cheese. You have to like spicy though! With my husband and I being retired, my son and his wife working, and my granddaughter still in school we all eat at different times. Some days it is grab and run. I am sure you have experienced the drill. I need something warm and fast whenever it is needed!

      Reply
  7. blankMary-the boondocks blog says

    May 5, 2016 at 12:04 PM

    Marilyn I love mac and cheese, it’s the biggest comfort food there is. And this would be like the adult version, because you have put some zing into it! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us at Sweet Inspiration.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      May 5, 2016 at 5:11 PM

      You are welcome Mary. I still love comfort food but it is nice once in a while to embrace my “outer adult” too! Have a Happy Mothers Day!

      Reply
  8. blankPili says

    May 4, 2016 at 5:39 PM

    I haven’t had my dinner yet and my mouth is watering right now, Marilyn. It looks so creamy and delicious!

    Thank you for sharing at Sweet Inspiration party, I hope you have a wonderful week!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      May 4, 2016 at 7:30 PM

      I am glad ypu like it Pili. Happy Mothers Day!

      Reply
  9. blankApril R - Uncookie Cutter says

    May 4, 2016 at 12:26 AM

    Green chilies sound like the perfect addition to mac and cheese – pinning! Thanks for linking up at You Link It, We Make It – Hope to see you back tomorrow!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      May 4, 2016 at 9:27 AM

      You are welcome! Thanks for the pin!

      Reply
  10. blankFrugal Hausfrau says

    May 2, 2016 at 11:50 PM

    Perfect for Cinco de Mayo! Thanks for linking up with us on Throwback Thursday!

    Mollie

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      May 3, 2016 at 7:59 PM

      You are welcome Mollie!

      Reply
  11. blankMichelle says

    April 30, 2016 at 7:41 AM

    I have made mac an cheese most of my life as a homemaker and it still amazes me what we can find to put in it to spruce it up. It includes this yummy recipe!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 30, 2016 at 3:51 PM

      Thank you Michelle. I am trying crumbled bacon next!

      Reply
  12. blankAngelina @ Peonies & Orange Blossoms says

    April 28, 2016 at 7:25 PM

    Oh how yummy!!! It is kind of like a reverse chili relleno! Thanks for co hosting Thursday Favorite Things 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 28, 2016 at 11:07 PM

      You are so welcome Angelina! Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  13. blankChloe Crabtree says

    April 28, 2016 at 5:44 PM

    I love to whip up homemade macaroni and cheese, but I am not a chili lover…I will have to fix this one when I get invited to a potluck! I am sure it will be popular! Thank you so much for sharing this over at the Celebrate Your Story link party! I am pinning this so I don’t lose it!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 28, 2016 at 11:06 PM

      Thank you Chloe. Yes, it would be popular!

      Reply
  14. blankCarlee says

    April 28, 2016 at 1:26 PM

    Oh yum! What a great idea to add the chiles, this sounds amazing! Yummed and pinned!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 28, 2016 at 11:05 PM

      Thank you Carlee!

      Reply
  15. blankAngela Campos says

    April 28, 2016 at 9:09 AM

    I love hatch chiles! This looks fabulous, Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 28, 2016 at 11:05 PM

      Thank you Angela for the comment and the pin!

      Reply
  16. blankCJ Huang | Morsels of Life says

    April 28, 2016 at 7:12 AM

    Green chilies sounds like a great way to add some spice add some heat and flavor to your usual mac and cheese. Hubby likes hot foods and mac and cheese, so I’m thinking he’ll like this too. 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 28, 2016 at 11:04 PM

      He will love it then CJ!

      Reply
  17. blankKailyn Shippee says

    April 27, 2016 at 3:31 PM

    Macaroni and Cheese is my favorite and this version sounds amazing! I’m definitely going to have to give it a try.
    Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 27, 2016 at 9:48 PM

      You are welcome Kailyn!

      Reply
  18. blankEdye says

    April 27, 2016 at 2:19 PM

    I love looking for new mac and cheese recipes! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Blessings,

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 27, 2016 at 9:47 PM

      I am glad to share this one with you, Edye!

      Reply
  19. blankJess says

    April 27, 2016 at 1:01 PM

    This sounds so delicious! YUM!

    I would LOVE for you to share this with my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 27, 2016 at 9:39 PM

      Thank you Jess. I will be sure to share on your group.

      Reply
  20. blankLaurie says

    April 26, 2016 at 3:54 PM

    Marilyn, My sons would go crazy for this recipe! Pinned and tweeted to share! Thanks for linking up with us for Snickerdoodle Sunday! We always enjoy seeing what you are sharing 🙂 Have a wonderful week!
    ~Laurie

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 27, 2016 at 7:58 PM

      Thnk you Laurie. You are so sweet!

      Reply
  21. blankChristine says

    April 26, 2016 at 3:16 PM

    Love cheesy dishes with a little back heat, thanks so much for sharing this at the Dishing It & Digging It Link Party.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 27, 2016 at 7:32 PM

      Thank you Christine. I am glad you like it!

      Reply
  22. blankMrs. AOK says

    April 26, 2016 at 2:08 PM

    This sounds awesome! My kids love mac and cheese, even though the only way they’re allowed to have it is with vegetables. 😀
    XOXO

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 26, 2016 at 11:09 PM

      My daughter-in-law adds peas and broccoli to Miss J’s dish as she will eat anything with mac and cheese!

      Reply
  23. blankHelen Fern says

    April 26, 2016 at 10:10 AM

    Nice way to spice things up! Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” link up!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 26, 2016 at 11:08 PM

      Thank you Helen!

      Reply
  24. blankRegina L. L. Wells says

    April 26, 2016 at 9:42 AM

    Marilyn, this sounds fantastic! I am instituting a vegetarian day once a week, and this would make for the best lunch with a salad. I love the green chiles (I always add them to my quesadillas). Thank you so much for sharing with recipe with Upsy Daisy Linkup! Oooh, and how perfect for Cinco de Mayo coming up, too, with your Cinco de Mayo post!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 26, 2016 at 11:06 PM

      Thanks Regina. I hope you like it! I do meatless Monday and Friday. My son and his family are vegetarian and those are the days they cook!

      Reply
  25. blankPamela Shank says

    April 25, 2016 at 9:23 PM

    My husband and I were just talking about homemade mac and cheese tonight. We love spicy! There are so many things that can be added to mac & cheese. I will make this recipe. Looks delicious.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 26, 2016 at 9:43 PM

      That is funny Pamela. Great minds think alike. My daughter-in-law adds peas and sometimes broccoli to get Miss J to eat her veggies!

      Reply
  26. blankJennifer Abel says

    April 25, 2016 at 9:16 PM

    This looks so good , hubby would love it. Thanks for sharing on #overthemoon

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 26, 2016 at 9:40 PM

      You are welcome Jen. I hope you make it for him!

      Reply
  27. blankJulie says

    April 25, 2016 at 1:39 PM

    Hello Marilyn,
    This looks so delicious and yummy!
    Thanks for sharing this at Cooking and Crafting with J&J!
    Enjoy the week.
    Julie

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 26, 2016 at 9:22 PM

      Thank you Julie! I am glad you like it.

      Reply
  28. blanksamantha says

    April 25, 2016 at 11:56 AM

    I can never handle anything spicy. I’ll have to try this recipe for my husband, he loves spicy food. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at the Family Joy link party.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 26, 2016 at 5:01 PM

      The best part Sam is you can only add the chiles to part! Thanks for your thoughts.

      Reply
  29. blankCourtney says

    April 24, 2016 at 4:25 PM

    This looks *divine* and I wish I was eating it right now! 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 24, 2016 at 8:31 PM

      Thank you Courtney. I am glad you like it!

      Reply
  30. blankAmy Christensen says

    April 23, 2016 at 8:51 PM

    Mmmmm! I love a good, creamy Mac and Cheese, but I have never tried to make it myself. I may just have to try this one! Thanks for sharing. – Amy

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 24, 2016 at 8:20 AM

      Amy it is as easy as making spaghetti! The best part is it is healthier than box as you control the cheese and noodles. Fresh cheese doesn’t contain byproducts.

      Reply
  31. blankCharlotte says

    April 22, 2016 at 7:32 AM

    This sounds delicious! My sister loves Mac&Cheese…I will have to share this recipe with her. I was a big fan of it to prior to going Paleo – something about all that gooey cheese and pasta, yummm!
    Pinned and Shared!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 22, 2016 at 3:44 PM

      I hope she likes it Charlotte. You can make this as spicy as you like with the peppers.

      Reply
  32. blankjoy says

    August 9, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Hi Marilyn, this mac and cheese sounds yummy! I like the twist with the green chile peppers! Thanks for hosting an awesome Anything Goes Link Party!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      August 9, 2015 at 9:59 PM

      Thanks Joy! With the peppers it is more for an adult, but very good! Thanks for the comnent and linking up. I hope to see you next week!

      Reply
  33. blankSandy Sandmeyer says

    June 28, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    There’s a restaurant here that does jalapeno mac & cheese and it’s the best I’ve ever had. You could substitute jalapenos in this recipe and it would be good too. Thanks for sharing your recipe at the #AnythingGoes Link Party.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 28, 2015 at 7:53 PM

      Thanks Sandy! That does sound good. I was thinking of hot sauce too for the really daring!

      Reply

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