Mexican mac and cheese

12 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
cup Whipping cream
cup Half and half
½ pounds Chihuahua cheese, shredded
½ pounds Manchego cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon Celery seeds
¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
3 larges Egg yolks
1 pounds Elbow macaroni, cooked
½ cup Grated Cotija
½ cup Bread crumbs
Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine cream, half and half, Chihuahua and Manchego cheese in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until cheese melts. Remove from heat. Add celery seeds and cayenne pepper. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Beat yolks in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in sauce. Add macaroni and stir to blend. Butter 4 quart baking dish. Pour macaroni and sauce into dish. Mix Cojita cheese and bread crumbs in small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni. Bake until sauce is bubbling and top is beginning to brown, about 25 minutes.

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