Cast Iron Skillet Southwest Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Cast Iron Skillet Southwest Macaroni and Cheese recipe is a standout amongst the BEST comfort food out there as I would like to think.

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Cast Iron Skillet Southwest Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Who doesn't love Macaroni and Cheese? There are a million different ways to make it, but nevertheless, it's always a hit. Mac and Cheese is a standout amongst the BEST comfort food out there as I would like to think.

The Cast Iron Skillet Southwest Macaroni and Cheese recipe is great whether you are making it at home or over a campfire. The pastabilities are endless! 😂

If you love macaroni and cheese, but want something in bite-sized form for a delicious appetizer, we also have a baked mac & cheese bites recipe for you.

Southwest Mac & Cheese Ingredients

Whole milk
All-purpose flour
Unsalted butter
Goat milk cheese
Gruyere
Red bell pepper, chopped
Orange bell pepper, chopped
Yellow bell pepper, chopped
Bacon, crisp cooked and crumbled
Elbow macaroni, cooked and drained (or your favorite pasta noodle)
Southwest seasoning
Green onions (optional)
For exact amounts, please see recipe card below.

How to Make Macaroni and Cheese in a Cast Iron Skillet

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine the milk, butter, seasoning and flour to a pot on medium-high heat, stirring often until the mixture thickens.

Whisk in the cheese, until blended, then slowly add in the crumbled bacon mixing until combined.

Add the chopped peppers to the cooked macaroni, stir to mix well.

Stir in the cheese and bacon mixture to the macaroni.

Spray the cast iron skillet with cooking spray then add the macaroni and cheese mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until the top is slightly browned.

Enjoy!

Notes: Make it more of a meal by adding rotisserie chicken, a can of chicken breast, tuna fish, or anything else that you would like.

If you have leftovers, you can also add it to a hamburger, hot dog or enjoy a waffle mac and cheese.

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