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Al Pastor Mac & Cheese

Al Pastor Mac & Cheese

Cream, Cheesy, Ooey, Gooey, Al Pastor Mac & Cheese. Chicken Al Pastor is the perfect pair with creamy mac & cheese, with a kick of spice.

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

servings

8

Made With:

Ingredients

  • • 2 Cups Foster Farms Take Out Al Pastor Diced Chicken, Frozen
  • • 1 lb of your Preferred Pasta
  • • 1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • • 1 1/2 Cups Whole Milk
  • • 2 1/2 Cups Half and Half
  • • 16 oz Medium heddar Xheese (shredded)
  • • 8 oz Gruyere Cheese (shredded)
  • • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • • 1 Tbsp Black Pepper
  • • 2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • • 1-2 Tbsp Paprika

Directions

1

Heat Take Out Al Pastor Diced Chicken according to package instructions.

2

Shred cheddar and gruyere cheese. Separate into 1/2, 1/4, and 1/4 portions.

3

Boil and drain pasta until about 2/3 of the way cooked.

4

Create roux mixture by melting butter and whisking in flour until it forms a smooth, lump-free paste. Resembling wet sand.

5

Slowly mix in your half and half, whisking constantly. The closer your half and half is to room temperature before adding, the better.

6

Slowly mix in milk, whisking constantly until smooth. The closer your milk is to room temperature before adding, the better.

7

Mix in your 1/2 portion of your shredded cheese mixture, mixing constantly. Once smooth, mix drained pasta and Al Pastor Diced Chicken.

8

Pour in 1/2 of your pasta mixture. Top with one 1/4 portion of cheese.

9

Pour the last 1/2 of your pasta mixture. Top with your last 1/4 portion of cheese.

10

Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Optionally broil for the last 5 minutes for a golden, crispy top.

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