Mac and Queso

Mac and Queso

Add a Mexican twist to the traditional mac and cheese by including vibrant flavor and color with Perfect Pinch® Mexican Seasoning, tomatoes, and green chilies. This queso mac and cheese recipe is the perfect option for game day parties, potlucks, weekend gatherings, and ... Add a Mexican twist to the traditional mac and cheese by including vibrant flavor and color with Perfect Pinch® Mexican Seasoning, tomatoes, and green chilies. This queso mac and cheese recipe is the perfect option for game day parties, potlucks, weekend gatherings, and more.  Read More Read Less
15m
PREP TIME
45m
COOK TIME
317
CALORIES
9
INGREDIENTS

Servings: 10 (1 cup)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (8 ounces) elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 6 teaspoons McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Mexican Seasoning, divided
  • 12 ounces process cheese product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered substitution Substitutions available
    • cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 cans (4 1/2 ounces each) chopped green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, green part only

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
  • 2 Mix milk, egg and 5 teaspoons of the Seasoning in large bowl with wire whisk until blended. Add process cheese product and 1 cup of the shredded cheese; mix well. Stir in cooked macaroni, tomatoes and green chiles. Pour into buttered or greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • 3 Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Carefully stir until well blended. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup shredded cheese, 1 teaspoon Seasoning and green onion. Bake 20 minutes longer or until bubbly and lightly browned on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Serving Suggestion: Sprinkle top with crushed tortilla chips before serving.

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