Jalapeño Mac & Cheese

By stancec44

Ingredients

• 1 pound gemelli pasta
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1- 4-ounce can green chiles, drained
• 1/3 cup drained pickled jalapeños,
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
• 2 avocados

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain. In a blender or food processor, combine 2 cups whole milk 4-ounce can green chiles, pickled jalapeños, green onions and garlic powder. Pulse until smooth.

In a large skillet, melt \butter over medium heat. Add all-purpose flour; cook 2 minutes more. Add the milk mixture, whisking until it comes to a simmer. Add shredded white cheddar cheese; stir until melted. Mash the avocados coarsely and add to the sauce, along with the cooked pasta. Stir to coat in the sauce. Serve immediately.