Macro-friendly, High Protein Chorizo Queso Mac N’ Cheese
  1. Slow cooker: High: 2-3 hours OR Low: 3-4 hours

  2. Cook pasta to 50% (half the time shown on the box)

  3. Combine ground beef, chorizo, spice blend, 120g red enchilada sauce, fire roasted tomatoes, garlic purée, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, apple cider vinegar, bell peppers, and onion in the slow cooker.

  4. Cover on high for 15-20 minutes

  5. Bake at 400, 20-25 mins

  6. Blend cottage cheese, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, cheddar powder, 240g red enchilada sauce, and milk to create the queso sauce.

  7. Add salt & pepper to taste.

  8. Add cooked pasta to the slow cooker.

  9. Allocate to 10 equal sized containers - store in the freezer.

  10. Microwave for ~4 minutes to reheat.

  11. Add 2-3 tablespoons of milk when reheating for creamier sauce

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

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