February 9, 2018
This is another grown-up mac & cheese. This has a nice earthy depth of flavor but less complex than the recently reviewed Truffle Mac & Cheese. This product adds Hatch Chiles to a classic cheddar cheese base. If you’re worried that the chiles make this mac & cheese spicy hot, no need for that. Only a very very mild heat can be detected in sporadic bites when a bit of the green chili actually finds its way to your fork. Mostly, the chiles just adds a secondary complementary flavor to the cheese adding to the depth of flavor.
Again, half the container was more than adequate as a side to dinner. While I prepared this in the microwave, using the oven, taking another 20 minutes or so, might add a nice browning to the top. But I leave that experiment for you.
What’s a Hatch Chili? Well it’s hard to say other than these chiles were grown in or around Hatch, New Mexico (according to information on the box). For those interested here’s the Wiki link.
Price $2.99 per frozen box (two servings per box)
Calories, 260 per serving (170g)
Tags: calories, food, hatch chiles, mac and cheese, nutrition, price, review, reviews, tj, tj's, trader joe's
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02/09/2018 at 15:24 |
Mac N’ Cheese makes me weak at the knees! A little spice added? Definitely picking this up next Trader Joe run! Thanks for another TJ’s heads up : )
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02/09/2018 at 15:28 |
Very little spice. I wouldn’t buy it for that reason. But it’s still good enough to weaken knees. A brace might help keep you standing in the store.
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02/09/2018 at 15:33
That’s what appealed to me in the review (the little bit of spice, but not overpowering.
Haha!! I’ll have a brace ready ; )
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