Mac and Queso

Mac and Queso

This delicious recipe for Mac and Queso pairs perfectly with Joy Cellars 2023 Merriment.

Servings

10

Prep

15m

Cook

45m

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups (8 oz.) Elbow macaroni

  • 2 Cups Milk

  • 1 Egg

  • 6 Teaspoons McCormick® Perfect Pinch® Mexican Seasoning, divided

  • 12 Ounces Processed cheese product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 2 Cups (8 oz.) Shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

  • 2 Cups Grape tomatoes, quartered

  • 2 Cans (4 1/2 oz each) chopped green chiles

  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped green onion, green parts only

Directions

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.


*Recipe and Photo Courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.

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