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Published: Sep 27, 2017 · Modified: Jan 31, 2019 by Karly · This post may contain affiliate links

Salsa Verde Mac & Cheese

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Need easy recipes for a crowd? Get dinner served in 30 minutes with this super simple Salsa Verde Mac & Cheese! Homemade never tasted so good. | asimplepantry.comYou all know me, so you know when it comes to making easy recipes for a crowd, I hit up my local Walmart to make it happen. Did you know that Pace® has an Ibotta® offer available at Walmart? Earn $0.50 cash back with Ibotta® when you purchase a jar of Pace®! (Offer is valid on any ONE (1) 15 oz. or larger Pace® Salsa or Pace® Picante Sauce.)

Now that we’re in my favorite season, and I’m not talking fall, I’m talking f-o-o-t-b-a-l-l-we have a crowd to feed every single week, since it’s always happenin’ in muh hizzouze.

In the spirit of homegating, whipping up easy recipes that are quick, but also delicious, is mandatory.

Who has time to slave in the kitchen and risk missing an important play?!

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Enter 24oz. Pace® Salsa Verde, my new favorite pantry staple! I’ve always kept a bottle of 24 oz. Pace® Picante Sauce in my pantry, but oh how excited was I when I went to grab a bottle and discovered they now have Salsa Verde!

We ban the bland in this house, so I added some Pace® Salsa Verde to my trusty mac and cheese standby and wow does the flavor deliver.

Need easy recipes for a crowd? Get dinner served in 30 minutes with this super simple Salsa Verde Mac & Cheese! Homemade never tasted so good. | asimplepantry.comNeed easy recipes for a crowd? Get dinner served in 30 minutes with this super simple Salsa Verde Mac & Cheese! Homemade never tasted so good. | asimplepantry.comIt’s a flavor touchdown, har har har.

Pace® has a flavor that never disappoints, which is why I always have a bottle on hand. It’s hard to beat over 70 years of consistency, am I right?

Need easy recipes for a crowd? Get dinner served in 30 minutes with this super simple Salsa Verde Mac & Cheese! Homemade never tasted so good. | asimplepantry.comTo really bring out the southwestern flavor profile in this simple dish, I went with a combination of sharp cheddar and pepper jack cheese, then garnished with queso fresco, avocado, chopped tomatoes, and some bacon.

I mean, I guess bacon isn’t exactly southwestern but whatever. Bacon in all the things. Like Pace® in all the things. It’s just straight up delicious.

So if you’re looking for a flavor touchdown next gameday, look no further than this Salsa Verde Mac & Cheese. Because who doesn’t love easy recipes for a crowd?

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Need easy recipes for a crowd? Get dinner served in 30 minutes with this super simple Salsa Verde Mac & Cheese! Homemade never tasted so good. | asimplepantry.com

Need easy recipes for a crowd? Get dinner served in 30 minutes with this super simple Salsa Verde Mac & Cheese! Homemade never tasted so good. | asimplepantry.com

Salsa Verde Mac & Cheese

4.80 from 5 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 10
Author: Karly Gomez

Ingredients

  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese grated
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup Pace® Salsa Verde
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ cayenne pepper
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in generously salted water until al dente according to package instructions, then drain and return to the pot.
  • While the pasta cooks, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then whisk in the flour until a smooth paste forms and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk until the roux is completely incorporated. Bring to a low boil over medium high heat and whisk frequently until thickened, around 10 minutes.
  • Add the cheeses and whisk until melted, then add the Pace® Salsa Verde and stir. Season with the cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt, stir gently to combine. Pour cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve with your favorite garnishes.
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  1. Matt says

    January 06, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    What an interesting twist on a classic dish! I never thought how well those flavors would go together but after you laid it out, that looks awesome. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  2. Shauna Powell says

    January 04, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    I just found your blog, puhleeeze post more recipes!!! I love your food, photos, and humor, keep it coming!
    Especially the TexMex food.

    Much love from Texas!

    Reply
  3. Sarah's Tastebuds says

    December 16, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    4 stars
    I’m new on your blog and I instantly clicked on my bookmark button the moment I read your About piece underneath this article. It’s HI-LA-RI-OUS!! I LOVE IT!

    And Mac & Cheese is always a good idea. Will definitely try this twist on it. ;D

    Reply
  4. Andreya says

    December 07, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    5 stars
    Wow!!! It sounds delicious. Mac and cheese are forever best combinations. Thanks for sharing the post 🙂

    Reply
  5. Rebecca Hubbell says

    October 26, 2017 at 8:42 am

    5 stars
    Mac and cheese is one of my all-time favorite dishes and I love all the fun flavors you packed into this salsa verde version! Can’t wait to make it!

    Reply
  6. Richa Gupta says

    October 25, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    5 stars
    I bet this is a great addition to mac and cheese! And the flavour sounds delicious!

    Reply

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