Tillamook Mac and Cheese Chile Rellenos

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Tillamook Mac and Cheese Chile Rellenos recipe that will leave you feeling satisfied and craving for more
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Prep

15 min

Cook

35-40 min

Ready In

50-55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
1 1/2 cups corn flake crumbs
12 ounces tillamook monterey jack pepper cheese , divided
2 cans whole green chilies , drained and patted dry
1 1/2 cups mini penne pasta
1/2 cup 1 % low-fat milk
1/2 cup tillamook premium sour cream or 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
2 cups shredded tillamook sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup rondele horseradish cheddar cheese
5 drops hot sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
550-650
Sugar
5-8g
Fat
20-25g
If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying comfort food, then this Tillamook Mac and Cheese Chile Rellenos recipe is perfect for you. The combination of cheesy, gooey, and crispy flavors and textures make this dish a crowd-pleaser. This recipe is a fun twist on the traditional Chile Relleno, combining it with classic Mac and Cheese flavors. The fillings can be modified to include extra vegetables or meats, depending on what you have on hand. The flavors in this dish are sure to leave you feeling satisfied and craving for more.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2.In a small bowl, combine melted butter and corn flake crumbs.
3.Mix well and set aside.
4.Cut 8 ounces of Tillamook monterey jack cheese into small cubes.
5.Stuff each of the whole green chilies with the cubed cheese and set aside.
6.Cook the mini penne pasta according to the package directions, then drain.
7.In a large pot, mix together the milk, sour cream, shredded Tillamook sharp cheddar cheese, Rondele horseradish cheddar cheese, and hot sauce.
8.Cook on low heat until the cheese is melted and smooth.
9.Stir in the mini penne pasta.
10.Spread half of the corn flake mixture evenly in the bottom of a greased baking dish.
11.Arrange the stuffed green chilies on top of the corn flake mixture.
12.Spoon the cheese and pasta mixture over the top of the chilies.
13.Sprinkle the remaining 4 ounces of Tillamook monterey jack pepper cheese over the top of the pasta mixture.
14.Sprinkle the remaining corn flake mixture over the cheese.
15.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is crispy and golden brown.

PROS

This recipe is a fun twist on traditional Mac and Cheese dishes.

It can be modified to include extra vegetables or meats in the stuffing mixture.

CONS

This dish is not very healthy and should be enjoyed in moderation.

It is a calorie-dense food that can contribute to weight gain if not balanced with other healthy options.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it does contain some nutrients.
The Tillamook cheese used in this recipe is a good source of calcium, which is important for bone health. The green chilies also provide some vitamin C and antioxidants.

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