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Baked Mexican Mac & Cheese

5 from 2 votes
Use leftover shredded meat in this Baked Mexican Mac and Cheese for an easy and delicious comfort food meal that everyone loves!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 764
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pasta cooked to al dente
  • 2 tbsp butter divided
  • 1 1/2 tbsp flour
  • 1 1/2 cups half & half or milk
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheese divided
  • 1 can Mexican style diced tomatoes 10 oz
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded or chopped meat pork, chicken or beef
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs or panko

Method
 

  1. Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. While cooks, melt 1 1/2 tbsp of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Whisk in flour and then slowly add half and half 1/2 cup at a time, whisking constantly until thickened.
  4. Add cayenne, salt and pepper and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese, stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is combined. Remove from heat.
  5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  6. In a large bowl, combine pasta, cooked meat, diced tomatoes, cheese sauce and remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese. Stir and transfer to a baking dish.
  7. Melt remaining 1/2 tablespoon of butter and combine with bread crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the mac & cheese.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes in 375 degree F oven until edges are bubbly. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 764kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 39gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 1451mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1293IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 563mgIron: 3mg

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