AZ Style Queso Blanco Mac & Cheese

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This AZ style queso blanco mac and cheese is a blend of 2 magnificent dishes, queso blanco dip and mac and cheese to form an amazing hit! You are going to love this! What makes it AZ style you ask?? its the crispy pork chorizo and green chilis addition to the queso blanco just like the restaurants serve the dip.

Ingredients and Variations

Ingredients: Macaroni, pork chorizo (course ground), onion, garlic, butter, all purpose flour, evaporated milk, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and diced green chilis.

Variations: Beef chorizo can be used instead of pork, a gluten free flour can replace all purpose. Jalapenos, roasted poblanos, roasted red bell pepper or any other roasted peppers you like can be used. White Velveeta can be used here. Cayenne or jalapeno powder can be added for extra heat or even your favorite hot sauce!

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AZ Style Queso Blanco Mac & Cheese

Recipe by Jeni Gough
5.0 from 1 vote
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

Mac and cheese with flavor!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb chorizo

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni

  • 2 tbsp butter (if needed)

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

  • 3 tbsp flour

  • 1 12oz can evaporated milk

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 4 oz cream cheese

  • 1 lb Monterey Jack cheese, shredded.

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp pepper

  • 1/2 tsp cayenne * optional

  • 3 cloves garlic minced

  • 1 4oz can diced green chilis

  • Topping

  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

  • 1/2 tsp cayenne

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp chili powder * optional

  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin * optional

  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese * optional

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

  • Cook noodles per packg instructions, drain.
  • Cook chorizo until crispy, remove from pan leaving grease in pan. add enough butter if needed to make 3 tablespoons of fat in the pan, add flour, onions and garlic, cook for 3 minutes, toasting the roux and softening onions. Whisk in evap milk, chicken broth, seasonings, cheeses and green chilis. Stir in chorizo after cheese sauce is smooth.
  • Pour sauce over macaroni, stir well (add more broth or milk if sauce is too thick), place into a buttered 9 x 13 casserole pan.
  • for Topping: Mix all ingredients together and sprinkle on top of mac and cheese.
  • bake at 375° for 30 minutes uncovered.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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