Avocado Macaroni and Cheese

Mac and cheese made creamier with avocado.

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I'm sure everyone knows about mac and cheese, or mac & chi, as we like to call it. James always likes to get mac and cheese. I don't really like buying it. However, we both agree on avocados and cheese.

Then I got thinking - why not just make my own mac and chi - how hard could it be? Even James, who claims his cooking ability is limited to boiling water, making ramen, and cooking eggs, said he's made mac and cheese before. (Never mind him leaving out the Easy Mac part.) Fortunately, I saw this recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod. I knew it was meant to be.

I used Pepper Jack cheese, and we enjoyed the little bit of spice, but we would also have liked a bit of cheddar. Maybe next time, we'll use a Pepper Cheddar or use a mix of Pepper Jack and Cheddar. We also really liked the addition of avocado since it really adds a nice creaminess. Plus, the lime, garlic, and cilantro packed in some extra flavor. Give this Avocado Macaroni and Cheese a try and see what you think!

What's your favorite cheese to use in mac and chi?

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Avocado Macaroni and Cheese

by Morsels of Life | CJ Huang

Mac and cheese made creamier with avocado.

 

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes

Servings: 8
Cuisine: American
Category: sides, snacks, meals

 

Materials:

Mass	Weight	Volume	Number	Material	Notes
	16 ounces			macaroni elbows, uncooked
			2	avocados
		2 tablespoons		butter
	8 ounces			cheese, cubed, shredded, or sliced	I'd recommend a combo of white cheddar and pepper jack.
		1/8 cup		cilantro
		2 tablespoons		flour
			3 cloves	garlic, minced
		2 tablespoons		lime juice
		1 cup		milk

Methods:

1. Gather all materials.
2. Cook pasta following package directions, and then drain.
3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Then whisk in flour to make a paste.
4. Whisk in milk and add cheese to butter mixture. Continue stirring over heat until cheese melted and sauce creamy, then turn off heat.
5. Mash avocado with lime juice, garlic, and cilantro until homogeneous.
6. Toss together pasta, cheese sauce, and avocado mixture until pasta well coated.

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Calories (Cal): 460 ・ Sodium (mg): 230 ・ Fat (g): 22 ・ Protein (g): 17 ・ Carbs (g): 51 ・ Fiber (g): 5
Nutritional values are estimates only. See our full nutrition disclosure here.

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