Dinner for 8

Green Chile Mac and Cheese

Name: Green Chile Mac and Cheese
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 2 cups homemade coarse dried bread crumbs; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves; 16 oz elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 tsp dry mustard; 5 cups whole milk (optional); 1 cup half and half; 1/2 tsp tabasco sauce; 2 cups sharp cheddar; 2 cups pepper jack; 1 cup mozzarella; 1 can (7 oz) diced green chiles; 2 tbsp parsley

Elbow macaroni is folded into a spicy three-cheese sauce with green chiles, then baked under seasoned Parmesan crumbs.

Typical price

$8.05for 4 servings

$2.01 per serving$8.05 for 4

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35 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Butter$0.40/oz typical	5 oz	$2.00Typical price
Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical	8 oz	$1.12Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
Pasta$0.10/oz typical	16 oz	$1.60Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical	21 oz	$0.85Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	8 oz	$3.20Typical price
Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical	7 oz	$1.12Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$16.10

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourSalt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupRelish, dressings, steak sauce

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
2 cups homemade coarse dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
16 oz elbow macaroni
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
5 cups whole milk (optional)
1 cup half and half
1/2 tsp tabasco sauce
2 cups sharp cheddar
2 cups pepper jack
1 cup mozzarella
1 can (7 oz) diced green chiles
2 tbsp parsley

Steps

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat, then stir in the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and thyme for 3 minutes.
Boil the macaroni in salted water until tender, about 8 minutes, then drain.
Melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour, salt, pepper, and dry mustard, then cook for 2 minutes.
Whisk in the milk and half-and-half, simmer for 5 minutes, and stir in the hot sauce.
Stir in the cheddar, pepper jack, mozzarella, and green chiles, combine with the macaroni, and transfer to a 9-by-13-inch dish.
Top with the crumbs and bake at 375 F for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley.

Swaps

Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices