Nacho Macaroni and Cheese
- 2 cups small elbow macaroni
- 12 cup bottled thick and chunky salsa verde (medium heat)
- 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 cups packed coarse grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 12 oz.)
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 34 cup heavy whipping cream
- 14 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup large corn chips (or salted tortilla chips like Doritos)
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions to al dente.
- Drain.
- Meanwhile, blend salsa and cilantro in food processor.
- Toss 2 cups of cheese and flour in medium bowl to coat.
- Bring milk, cream, and cloves to simmer in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add cheese mixture.
- Whisk until sauce is smooth, about 1 minute.
- Mix in macaroni; season with pepper.
- Spread half of mixture in 11X7" baking dish.
- Drop half of salsa over in dollops.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese.
- Top with remaining macaroni mixture and salsa mixture.
- Sprinkle corn chips over top.
- Top with 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake until heated through and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.
elbow macaroni, chunky salsa verde, cilantro, cheddar cheese, allpurpose, milk, heavy whipping cream, ground cloves, corn chips
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/nacho-macaroni-and-cheese-214169 (may not work)