Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMuchachosRegular Hatch Mac Recipe

Regular Hatch Mac Recipe

Inspired by Muchachos
Time30m
Serves4

Cheesy mac with your choice of meat, salsas and avocado crema.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Macaroni

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cheese Sauce

    In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens. Add in cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper, stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the cooked macaroni and diced meat into the cheese sauce, mixing well to fully combine.

  4. 4

    Prepare Avocado Crema

    In a bowl, mash the ripe avocado and mix in lime juice and chopped cilantro until smooth.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Spoon the cheesy mac into bowls, top with your choice of salsa, and add a dollop of avocado crema on top. Enjoy!

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