Products used in this recipe
Zesty Mac & Cheese SIDEWINDERS™ Fries
Yield: 10 Servings (16 oz.)
Yield: 10 Servings (16 oz.)
Taking comfort food "next level" with creamy housemade mac and cheese served over SIDEWINDERS™ Fries, made zesty with Tajin seasoning, lime zest and fresh cilantro.
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Dry pasta, medium shells | 16 oz. | |
| Butter | 4 oz. | 1/2 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 4 oz. | 1/2 cup |
| Milk, whole | 24 fl. oz. | 3 cups |
| Heavy cream | 16 fl. oz. | 2 cups |
| Pepper Jack cheese, shredded | 24 oz. | 6 cups |
| Salt | 1 tsp. | |
| Black pepper, ground | 1/2 tsp. | |
| Red pepper flakes | 1 Tbsp. | |
| Simplot SIDEWINDERS™ Fries: Original Cut Clear Coated SIDEWINDERS™ Fries Original Cut | 4 lbs. | 1 bag |
| Cilantro. chopped | Garnish | |
| Lime zest | as needed | |
| Tajin | as needed |
Preparation Instructions:
- Step 1
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Step 2
- Melt butter in a saucepot over medium heat. Add flour and cook approximately 3 minutes, stirring constantly, to make a roux. Whisk in milk and heavy cream and bring to a simmer to create a smooth white sauce. Stir in salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Add shredded cheese and whisk until cheese is melted. Add pasta to the saucepot and fold together gently. Keep warm.
- Step 3
- To serve; Prepare 6 oz. of SIDEWINDERS™ Fries according to package instructions. Place into a serving container and top with 10 oz. prepared macaroni and cheese. Garnish with chopped cilantro, lime zest, and Tajin.
