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Tex Mex Mac and Cheese

Chile Con Queso Mac and Cheese

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Author Megan

Ingredients

  • .5 pound macaroni
  • ½ lb hot breakfast sausage
  • 1 tbs butter
  • 1 tbs four
  • 1 ¼ cup milk
  • 2 cup cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 can chop green chiles
  • 1 tomato seeds removed and diced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt + more to taste

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni as directed and set aside while you cook 
  • Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess oil if there is any. 
  • Once the meat has browned, reduce the temperature to medium-low and melt butter in the skillet. Once the butter has melted, mix in the flour. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk in milk, bring to a boil, then reduce to heat to low. Continue to whisk until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat mix in cheese, paprika, onion powder, green chilies, and tomato.  If the sauce is too thick, add one milk tablespoon at a time until you get the desired consistency. Salt to taste. 
  • Mix in macaroni and serve. 

Notes

If the sauce starts to curdle, remove it from heat and whisk vigorously until the success comes back together.