[CH] Hot & Spicy Macaroni & Cheese

RST G (synapse7@home.com)
Tue, 25 May 1999 12:37:57 -0400

I was messing around in the kitchen, making lunch, and came up with
this. It came out great. And hot.

I took the red chile macaroni that I just made (and just posted), made a
white sauce, added some shredded cheese and some pickled and fresh
chiles, and baked it. Ooooo...this was sooooo good.

                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Hot & Spicy Macaroni & Cheese

Recipe By     : adapted from Big Flavors by Jim Fobel
Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta Dishes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8      oz            red chile pasta -- macaroni shape
     1/2  cup           white sauce mix
   1      cup           water
   2                    pickled jalapenos -- minced
   1                    habanero chile -- seeded & minced
          dash          nutmeg
                        coarse salt (kosher) -- to taste
     1/2  cup           Monterey Jack cheese (or "taco" cheese) --
shredded
     1/2  cup           bread crumbs (pref. from Chipotle Brioche) -- or
from The Bread

Put up a big pot of water. When it comes to a boil, pour in the macaroni
and some kosher salt. Cook for 2 minutes, if fresh, and according to
package directions if dry. Drain. Set aside. 

Spray a 8" square pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

Makes white sauce by adding white sauce mix to cold water and cooking,
whisking, for a couple of minutes until it gets thick like a bechamel
sauce. Add the chopped chiles, the nutmeg and a little salt. 

Pour the white sauce/chile mixture over the cooked macaroni. Stir in the
cheese. Pour the whole thing into the brownie pan and sprinkle the bread
crumbs on top. Bake in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes.

Adapted from Big Flavors by Jim Fobel, Clarkson/Potter Publishers, 1995,
ISBN 0-517-59095-6

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