Tex Mex Mac Chz Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat broiler and position the rack so that a 1 1/2 quart baking dish will be 4" from the heat source.
• Cook pasta in salted water according to pkg. directions; drain.
• In same pot, heat sauce with cumin, chili and garlic powders, and pepper over low heat.
• Stir in tomatoes and 1 cup cheese; stir until cheese has melted.
• Add drained pasta.
• Transfer to ungreased 1 1/2 quart baking or casserole dish, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

Steps:

• Brown the ground meat and set aside.
• Drain off most of the grease from the meat and saute the onion, garlic, celery, and pepper until soft.
• Add the tomatoes, Rotel, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt and pepper.
• Stir well and cook 2 minutes.
• Add the beer and lower the heat to a low simmer.
• Return the meat to the pot and slow simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the flavors all work together.
• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, drain and set aside.
• Take the meat mixture off the heat and taste, re-season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cream cheese.
• Toss the pasta with the sauce.
• Spray the casserole dish with oil and layer 1/2 the pasta mixture on the bottom.
• Top with 1/2 the cheese and then spread on the remaining pasta mixture and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake for about 45 minutes, or until hot, browning and bubbly.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown beef and onion over medium-high heat; drain.
• Add Seasoning Mix, water, and tomato sauce. Bring to boil and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in cooked macaroni, chiles, and corn.
• Pour mixture into a greased 13x9-inch baking dish; top with Cheddar cheese. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

Steps:

• Boil the pasta JUST until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and return to the pan you boiled it in. Set aside. (Mix in a little butter to keep the noodles from sticking if it's going to be awhile before you make the sauce)
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• To a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the flour, salt, dry mustard, pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika. With a wooden spoon or whisk, stir constantly for three minutes.
• Add the milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly with a whisk. Continue to stir constantly until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, 5-8 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add 2 cups of the cheese, stirring until melted. You'll reserve the last cup of cheese for topping. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and toss gently until all of the pasta is coated.
• Add half the pasta to a two-quart casserole dish (I like a tall 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish). Sprinkle on half the cheese. Add the rest of the pasta. Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese, then dust lightly with the smoked paprika.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the mac and cheese is bubbling and browning on top.
• Serve, topping individual servings with parsley or cooked, chopped bacon if desired.