Lone Star Poblano Mac & Cheese
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Lone Star Poblano Mac & Cheese

Lone Star Poblano Mac & Cheese

with a Crispy Panko Topping

Mac and cheese just got a flavorful makeover that’s got heads turning. This Tex-Mex twist on a classic is all about Southwestern flair: lightly charred poblano, roasted garlic, diced tomato, and 4 kinds of cheese (you read that right!) add serious oomph to the creamy sauce. This super savory melange coats corkscrew cavatappi for an extra-hearty experience. For a finishing touch, everything is sprinkled with a layer of crispy panko. It’s almost too beautiful to eat. Almost.

Tags:
Veggie
Allergens:
Wheat
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time30 minutes
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit

Poblano Pepper

1 unit

Roma Tomato

2 clove

Garlic

6 ounce

Cavatappi Pasta

(Contains Wheat)

½ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains Wheat)

1 tablespoon

Southwest Spice Blend

8 ounce

Cream Sauce Base

(Contains Milk)

2 tablespoon

Cream Cheese

(Contains Milk)

½ cup

Pepper Jack Cheese

(Contains Milk)

¼ cup

Monterey Jack Cheese

(Contains Milk)

½ cup

Mexican Cheese Blend

(Contains Milk)

Not included in your delivery

2 teaspoon

Olive Oil

1 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains Milk)

Salt

Pepper

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Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Energy (kJ)4561 kJ
Calories1090 kcal
Fat64 g
Saturated Fat37 g
Carbohydrate94 g
Sugar11 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein32 g
Cholesterol185 mg
Sodium1050 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Medium Pot
Aluminum Foil
Baking Sheet
Small Bowl
Strainer
Whisk
Baking Dish

Instructions

Prep
1

Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil (use a large pot for 4 servings). Wash and dry all produce. Halve poblano lengthwise; remove stem and seeds. Dice tomato. Place garlic cloves on a small piece of foil; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cinch into a packet.

Roast Veggies
2

Place poblano halves cut sides down on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Place garlic foil packet on same sheet. Roast on top rack until poblano is tender and lightly blistered and garlic is softened, 15-17 minutes. Remove from oven. Once cool enough to handle, transfer everything to a cutting board. Dice poblano. Mash garlic with a fork. Heat broiler to high or oven to 500 degrees.

Cook Pasta and Make Topping
3

Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve ¾ cup pasta cooking water, then drain. Meanwhile, place 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small bowl; microwave until melted, 30 seconds. Stir in panko and half the Southwest Spice (you’ll use the rest later). Season with salt and pepper.

Make Sauce
4

Heat pot used for cavatappi over medium heat. Cut top off carton of cream sauce base to open fully; pour contents into pot. Using a spoon or spatula, scrape any remaining sauce from carton into pot. Add cream cheese and remaining Southwest Spice; bring to a simmer, whisking, until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and whisk in pepper jack, Monterey Jack, and Mexican cheese until melted and smooth.

Mix Mac and Cheese
5

Stir cavatappi, mashed garlic, diced poblano, and tomato into pot with cheese sauce. If needed, stir in reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time until cavatappi is coated in a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish and Serve
6

Transfer mac & cheese to an 8-by- 8-inch baking dish (for 4 servings, use a 9-by-13-inch baking dish). Sprinkle with seasoned panko; broil or bake on top rack until panko is browned and crispy, 2-3 minutes. Divide between plates or serve directly from dish.

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