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Nacho Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Southwestern flavors combined with a family favorite.

Nacho Macaroni and Cheese Recipe (+)

Directions

Preheat oven to 425ÂÂ°.
Cook pasta according to package directions, tender but still firm. Drain and set aside
Meanwhile, blend salsa, cilantro and sour cream in a small dish. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium high heat in a sautÃ© pan.
Add 2 tablespoons of flour and whisk in the milk, keep whisking until thickened.
Turn heat down to medium low and add in 2 cups of shredded cheese. Stir until all is melted.
Stir in noodles.
Spread half of the macaroni and cheese mixture into the casserole dish.
Then spread on half of the salsa mixture over the noodles.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.
Repeat these layers.
Sprinkle chips over the top and bake until heated through, approximately 15 minutes.

Container: 9x13 casserole dish, large sautÃ© pan

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Serving Description: 1 1/2 cup serving

Servings: 8

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Ingredients

-		2 cups uncooked macaroni noodle or favorite pasta
-		1 cup thick and chunky salsa
-		1 cup fresh cilantro - chopped
-		8 ounces sour cream
-		3 cups cheddar cheese or monteray jack cheese - shredded and divided
-		1 cup parmesan cheese
-		2 tablespoons butter
-		2 tablespoons flour
-		1 1/2 cups milk
-		1 1/2 cups corn chips, regular or lime flavored - broken up

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