Unexpected Cheddar Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese

Unexpected Cheddar Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz pasta of choice (preferably one with ridges)

  • 2 cups whole or 2% milk

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 container Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar Dip with Hatch Chiles

  • 3-4 raw whole hatch chiles (depending on size)

  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Add salt and water to a pot and bring to a boil

  2. Add pasta and cook until al dente (do not overcook)

  3. Meanwhile, slice whole hatch chiles into small slices and place in a hot pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper

  4. Cook hatch chiles until blistered and soft

  5. Once pasta is done, reserve ½ cup of water for sauce and drain the rest

  6. Add pasta back to pot, add shredded cheddar cheese and slowly add reserved pasta water

  7. Stir until combined and cheese has melted

  8. Add cooked hatch chiles

  9. Add milk and bring to a simmer

  10. Add ½ container of Unexpected Cheddar cheese dip (adjust according to taste)

  11. Add salt and pepper to taste

  12. Mix well until pasta is coated and all cheese is melted

  13. Serve and enjoy!