Green Chili Mac & Cheese

August 15, 2025

Mix. Heat. Serve. Traditional Flavors Made Simple.

We’re celebrating a recipe that made history — the first-ever winner of the Hess Street Foods Recipe Contest! 🎉 Congratulations to Dale Blankenship from San Antonio, TX, whose Green Chili Mac & Cheese wowed the judges with creamy, cheesy comfort and the bold kick of our Verde Chorizo Paste.

⏳ 45 Minutes | 🍽 Serves 4–6

Ingredients

· 8 oz (2 cups) dry pasta (elbows, shells, or spirals)

· 2 tbsp dry milk powder (any type: whole, non-fat, A2/A2, or goat)

· 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

· 1 tbsp butter

· 1½ cups boiling water

· 1 tbsp chicken bouillon paste

· 2 heaping tbsp Hess Street Foods Verde Chorizo Paste

· 1½ cups (6 oz) shredded cheddar cheese

· 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

1. MIX
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
In a large bowl, combine dry milk powder and flour. Add boiling water, then butter, and whisk until smooth. Whisk in chicken bouillon paste and Verde Chorizo Paste. Stir in cooked pasta and half the cheese blend until just combined.

2. HEAT
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 2-quart baking dish. Add pasta mixture to the dish. Stir in 1 cup of the remaining cheese blend. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

3. SERVE
Remove foil, sprinkle with the last ½ cup of cheese, and bake 2–3 more minutes until melted. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy, spicy perfection!

Why You’ll Love It
✔️ Creamy, cheesy comfort with a green chili twist
✔️ Winner of our first Recipe Contest
✔️ Family-friendly yet bold in flavor
✔️ A new classic for your dinner table

Buen Provecho and congrats again, Dale! 🏆

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