Lone Star Poblano Mac & Cheese
with a Crispy Panko Topping
Lone Star Poblano Mac & Cheese
Creamy macaroni baked with mellow poblano flavor and finished with a golden, crispy panko topping for a comforting Southwestern-style twist.
Ingredients
For 2 servings
- 6 ounce Cavatappi Pasta
- 2 tablespoon Cream Cheese
- 8 ounce Cream Sauce Base
- 1 clove Garlic
- ½ cup Mexican Cheese Blend
- ¼ cup Monterey Jack Cheese
- ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Pepper Jack Cheese
- 1 unit Poblano Pepper
- 1 unit Roma Tomato
- 1 tablespoon Southwest Spice Blend
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
- Pepper
- Salt
American
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DifficultyEasy
Prep Time5m
Total Time30m
Calories1110
Protein33g
Carbs102g
Fat64g
Tags:
VeggieProtein SmartFiber SmartMass Gain FriendlySpicy
⚠️Allergens:
🥛Milk🌾WheatSwaps and substitutions
For gluten-free needs, use gluten-free pasta and swap the breadcrumb topping for a gluten-free crumb. To make it vegetarian-friendly for dairy-free diets, use plant-based cream, cream cheese, and melting shreds; for lower heat, reduce the poblano and spice blend.
What to serve with it
Serve with a crisp green salad, simple black beans, or roasted corn to lighten the rich, spicy pasta. Tortilla chips, sliced avocado, or a cool tomato salsa also add contrast and make it feel more complete.
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