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Hatch Green Chile Mac & Cheese

Creamy and delicious Hatch Green Chile Mac & Cheese!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: 10 ingredients or Less, Lunch/Dinner Recipes, Macro Friendly Recipes, Main Course, Recipes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Krista Pool

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow pasta dry
  • 1 pound ground beef 90/10
  • 8 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese
  • 6 ounces reduced fat Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 8 ounces diced green chiles I use 505 Southwestern Hatch Valley Green Chiles
  • salt and pepper optional

Instructions

  • Cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, making sure to add 1 tablespoon kosher salt to the water.
  • Drain the pasta, and add it to the same pot as the beef.
  • Add all other ingredients and stir until melted.
  • Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Notes

  • This recipe is originally from Easy Macros Meals cookbook. I made a small change to the recipe (I'm calling for 90/10 ground beef instead of 85/15) so the macros are a little better. Search the apps for, "Stay Fit Mom Hatch Green Chile Mac & Cheese (90/10)" to log this one.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.4g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16.2g