Pioneer Woman's Not Your Granny’s Mac & Cheese
photo by GoodnPlentiful
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 4 cups cooked macaroni or 4 cups cavatappi pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 finely diced red onion
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 diced red bell pepper
- 1 finely diced jalapeno
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt
- pepper
directions
- Boil pasta until al dente.
- In a large skillet, add olive oil and saute garlic and vegetables over medium heat for a couple of minutes.
- Add in canned chilies and stir around, then turn off heat.
- Drain pasta and add it to skillet.
- Pour on cream, add cheese, then add salt and pepper to taste and stir gently.
- At the end, add 2 tablespoons butter and stir again. Check seasonings and serve.
- Serve with juicy steak, with grilled shrimp, chicken, or on its own. It’ll change your life for the better.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
30-something dabbling in intuitive eating. I am an omnivore and will try anything, especially on a dare, hence my great love of the unusual. Favorite show is Bizarre Foods on the Travel Channel which pretty much sums it all up.
Remember, THERE ARE NO BAD FOODS! Take a moment to explore your food: prepare it hands on, smell it, savor it, share it, respect it. Do no deny yourself anything or lest you will crave it every second of everyday. Food is not only fuel to help your body function, but it is one of life's simple joys that should be experienced by everyone.