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Mac and cheese in a white sauce topped with green onions and crushed chips in a black bowl with a pink plaid background

Henning's Hatch Pepper Cheddar Mac and Cheese Recipe

This Henning’s Hatch Pepper Cheddar Mac and Cheese is the perfect infusion of mac and cheese and flavors from my Mexican Heritage.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Entree, Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Pasta
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 cup grated Henning's 
  • 3/4 cup grated
  • salt to taste
  • Crushed lime chips and sliced green onion for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the pasta according to package directions.

Prepare the sauce

  • Pre heat your milk in the microwave for 45 seconds - just enough to take the chill out of it.
  • Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat and let it heat until it becomes foamy.
  • Mix in flour. Cook it for a minute while stirring constantly
  • Slowly add warmed milk to the butter mixture 1/4 cup at a time. Whisk it continually until combined. 
  • Once all of the milk is added, cook for a few minutes while whisking it. Do not let it boil. You will feel the sauce start to thicken. It's ready for cheese when you rub a small amount between your fingers and it feels silky.
  • Remove from heat and stir in your cheese until it's melted and mixed into the sauce.
  • Once the cheese is incorporated, use a cooked noodle to taste your sauce. If it doesn’t taste cheesy enough try adding a little salt to bring out the flavor.
  • Combine the pasta and sauce.
  • Garnish with green onions and crushed lime chips.