The Neelys' Spicy Macaroni and Cheese with Chorizo - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This The Neelys' Spicy Macaroni and Cheese with Chorizo is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb. penne pasta
- 4 c. cherry tomatoes
- olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 package chorizo
- 6 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 4 c. milk
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 tbsp. Hot sauce
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 c. shredded Monterey Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 c. shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 can Fried onions
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook the pasta in salted, boiling water until al dente. Drain in a colander.
- Place the cherry tomatoes on a sheet tray; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, or until visibly plump and softened.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add two teaspoons of olive oil and sauté the chorizo until crisp. Remove.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for one minute. Whisk in the warmed milk and bring to a boil; continue to whisk constantly as the mixture will thicken as the heat increases. Continue to stir while adding the dry mustard, salt, pepper, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. In a bowl, mix the cheeses together and stir into the mixture, reserving 1/2 cup for the topping. Add the chorizo and roasted cherry tomatoes.
- Add the drained pasta into the cheese sauce and mix well. Pour into a 3-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with reserved cheese.
- Top the casserole with the fried onions and bake for 35 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this The Neelys' Spicy Macaroni and Cheese with Chorizo recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
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