Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound cellentani pasta (may sub rigatoni, penne or macaroni)
• 1 pound chicken breasts chopped into bite size pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped zucchini
• 1 cup sweet corn
• salt and pepper

Cheese Sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4  cup AP flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup mild salsa verde (I like Herdez)
• 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
• 1/2  teaspoon salt plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspon ground cumin
• 1 cup  freshly grated Pepper Jack cheese
• 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon  ancho chili pepper, (optional)
• Hot sauce to taste (optional)

See full instructions: carlsbadcravings.com