Spicy Macaroni and Cheese

Preperation time
15 m
Skills level

Serving size
4-6
Country of origin

Preparation time: 15 m
Cooking time: 30 m
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. bag macaroni (or penne pasta)
  • 1 lb. (83 %) lean ground beef
  • 1 can Red Enchilada Sauce (I like Hatch)
  • 1 small can chipotle peppers in Adobe
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Garlic powder
  • Chili powder
  • ½ lime squeezed
  • 9 slices thin mild cheddar cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Large nonstick frying pan
  • Medium-sized ceramic baking dish
  • Nonstick cooking spray
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Add the beef to the frying pan and chop with a flat edged-spoon. Add seasonings to taste and the lime juice. Sauté the beef until cooked through.

 

Add the enchilada sauce and adobe peppers. Break peppers up with a flat-edge spoon. To the pan, add 3 slices of thin cheddar cheese and allow it to completely melt.

 

Boil the pasta and generously salt water. Follow the box directions.

 

Add the drained pasta to a greased baking dish and add the beef mixture. Alternatively, you may use a cast iron skillet which can withstand high heat if you intend on broiling it for 30 seconds to 1 minute to char the top at the end of baking.

 

Add remaining sliced cheese to top ~ 6 slices.

 

Spray foil and bake at 350 degrees. If you used a cast iron skillet, take off the foil and place under the broiler for 30 seconds or longer until the top gets charred. Always follow manufacturer guidelines for the pan.