BBQ Mac & Cheese with Chihuahua® Cheese

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   TO MAKE THE CHEESE SAUCE: Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add the shallot, garlic, and bay leaf to pan. Sweat aromatics until translucent. Increase heat to medium and deglaze with the white wine.

2. 2

   Stir in smoked paprika, ground mustard, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Combine sour cream, Shredded Chihuahua® Brand Quesadilla Cheese from V&V SUPREMO®, Cotija, and white pepper in a large bowl. Stir well.

4. 4

   Add the cheese mixture to the saucepan. Whisk over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove bay leaf.

5. 5

   Combine barbeque sauce and diced meat in a medium sauté pan. Warm over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until hot.

6. 6

   TO MAKE 1 ORDER: Toss 3 oz. of pasta with 8 oz. of sauce. Fold in half of the meat. Pour pasta and cheese into a shallow baking dish. Top with remaining meat. Sprinkle diced pickles on top.