Lemon Poblano Mac and Cheese
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Recipe type: Entree
 
Ingredients
  • 1-13.25 oz. box Dreamfields Elbows
  • 6 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1-2 poblano peppers, diced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • juice from ½ lemon
  • 12 oz. lemon shandy beer
  • 4 oz. water
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • zest from 1 lemon
Instructions
  1. Prepare Dreamfields pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove from pan to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  3. Add onion, poblano, salt, and pepper to the hot bacon grease. Cook on medium-high for 3-5 minutes or until onions are just beginning to brown.
  4. Add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes. Slowly add beer and water, stirring to fully combine with flour and vegetables. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until smooth, 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add cheese ½ cup at a time, stirring to fully incorporate each addition.
  6. Fold cheese sauce in with the cooked Dreamfields Elbows and add about ¾ of the reserved bacon. Stir to combine.
  7. Serve sprinkled with lemon zest and remaining bacon. Enjoy!
Recipe by This Cookin' Dad at https://thiscookindad.com/2015/06/lemon-poblano-mac-and-cheese/