Ingredients

  • 3 cups Uncooked Medium Elbow Macaroni
  • 3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Non-fat Milk
  • 8 ounces, weight Medium Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
  • 1/2 cups Hatch Green Chile Salsa
  • 2 slices Bacon, Cooked And Crumbled

Method

  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Once cooked, drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • While noodles are cooking, start the cheese sauce.
  • Over low heat, in a large pot over medium heat add flour, butter, salt and pepper.
  • Stir and heat until the butter is melted.
  • Whisk in milk and bring to a simmer.
  • Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in cheddar cheese and continue stirring until melted.
  • Add cooked noodles, and stir until noodles are covered in cheese sauce.
  • Stir in salsa and bacon and mix until combined.
  • Serve.