Shells & Cheese with Chorizo, Avocado and Lime

Shells & Cheese with Chorizo, Avocado and Lime

www.unclejerryskitchen.com

Creamy Mornay sauce with chorizo, avocado, and lime elevates classic macaroni and cheese to new heights—inspired by Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese.

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces pork chorizo (Mexican style, not Spanish), casing removed.
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, or 1 small Anaheim pepper
  • The zest of 1 lime
  • The juice of one lime
  • 2 green onions, green parts only, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted, divided
  • 16 ounces small shell pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • A few good grinds of black pepper
  • 5 ounces extra sharp cheddar, grated
  • 5 ounces queso fresco, crumbled
  • 3/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish

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