Poblano Queso Macaroni and Cheese Bake
Poblano Queso Macaroni and Cheese Bake blends tender elbows with a creamy poblano-queso sauce, mellow heat, and a touch of cheddar richness. Sautéed onion, bell pepper, tomato, and garlic add gentle sweetness and freshness, making this a cozy, Southwest-inspired comfort dish. Serve it for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings when you want something creamy with a subtle kick.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Poblano Queso Macaroni and Cheese Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 65 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- 2
Add the tomato and garlic to the saucepan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Season with the salt and black pepper.
- 3
Stir in the soup and milk and bring to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the macaroni. Sprinkle with the cilantro.
- Calories 249.58 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 10.07 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 31.09 g 11%
- Total Fat 9.86 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 5.26 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.67 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 170.37 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.95 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 222.84 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 270.61 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 24.22 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 25.73 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Poblano Queso Macaroni and Cheese Bake is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Diced Yellow Onion, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 249.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Poblano Queso Macaroni and Cheese Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Poblano Queso Macaroni and Cheese Bake?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 249.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Poblano Queso Macaroni and Cheese Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Poblano Queso Macaroni and Cheese Bake healthy?
- Poblano Queso Macaroni and Cheese Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 249.58 calories and 10.07 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 170.37 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.26 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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