Stovetop Avocado Mac and Cheese
My avocado obsession continues, this time with Stovetop Avocado Mac and Cheese! If you like our Creamy Avocado Pasta, you will love this decadent macaroni and cheese. It is basically the same delicious pasta, but kicked up a notch. Josh thought I was a little looney when I told him what we were having for dinner, but after one bite, he was in mac and cheese heaven. If you are an avocado lover, you will go crazy for this macaroni and cheese!
This avocado macaroni and cheese is so easy to make. It is perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you are craving a comforting meal, but feeling lazy. You don’t even have to turn on the oven. To make the pasta, you boil the macaroni, make the avocado sauce in the food processor, and whisk together a cheesy sauce on the stove top. You combine everything in a big bowl and devour!
The creamy avocado sauce coats the pasta nicely with a hint of garlic, cilantro, and lime. The creamy cheese sauce is out of this world. We used Pepper Jack cheese, which gave the dish a nice kick. If you want a milder flavor, you can use Monterey Jack. I garnished the macaroni and cheese with fresh avocado chunks. You can never have too much avocado!
This Stovetop Avocado Mac and Cheese is all kinds of awesome! It is creamy, cheesy, and comforting. When you are in the need for pure comfort food, make this mac and cheese. It is comfort food to the max! This is also a great dish for Cinco de Mayo. I think chips and guacamole would go great on the side:)
Stovetop Avocado Mac and Cheese
Yield: Serves 4-6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Creamy, cheesy, and easy Avocado Mac and Cheese!
Ingredients:
10 ounces dry elbow macaroni
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 avocados, peeled and pitted
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh avocado chunks, for garnish, if desiredDirections:
1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Salt the water and add in macaroni. Stir and cook until Al Dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. While the pasta is cooking, make the avocado sauce by placing the garlic, avocados, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper into a food processor or blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3. To make the cheese sauce, place butter in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. When butter is melted, whisk in flour to create a paste. Whisk in milk until smooth. Stir with a wooden spoon until the sauce starts to thicken. Add in Pepper Jack cheese and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
4. Place macaroni in a large bowl. Pour the avocado sauce over the macaroni and stir until well coated. Add the cheese sauce and stir until macaroni is coated and creamy. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve warm. Garnish with fresh avocado chunks, if desired.
Note-the lime juice keeps the avocado from browning. The mac and cheese is best eaten the first day, but it is still good the second day. The pasta may turn slightly brown, but not bad. If you want a milder flavor, you can use Monterey Jack or White Cheddar Cheese.
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This recipe is amazing! Its the perfect side dish!
I made this, and it was pretty good. But I found the lime a bit ovepowering. Would it work without the lime, or less lime? Is the lime only there to stop it from getting brown, because I have no objection to brown…haha. But as good as it wasI feel that that the lime was masking some of the other delicious flavours…
I love that this is so quick and easy, especially when a mac & cheese attack comes on quickly! The idea of mixing avocados with cheese may seem odd to some, but the combination is really divine! Thanks for this creative idea of mixing the two for a luscious treat.
I love avocados and mac and cheese, but the sum is lesser than its parts. I didn’t care for this nor did my husband. It just wasn’t a good combo.
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Wow! Looks so delicious guys! I just love the color of this macaroni.
Just made this…DELICIOUS!! Thank you!!!
i love mac&cheese and avocado! what more could you need?
hmm.. i would love to experiment with this..perhaps in the oven? >:D
Nice twist on an old favorite. Have to make this one. I saw it on Stumble. Good job!
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I just made this on the fly this evening. Quick & Easy with a great result… I used 1/2 lemon and regular jack cheese only because that’s what I had on hand. I served it beside some garden peas for a green on green theme. Love the color … looks like a 1950′s Kitchen green! The avocado really lightens up the mac & cheese, making it a nice option for a summer evening. Thank you so much for the recipe and saving my ripe avocados from the compost bin!
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Gave this a shot two nights ago. Definitely a winner! I’d tweak just a bit for more flavor–maybe cayenne and cumin? But the DH and I both devoured it. And it’s so easy. A+ – thanks so much for sharing!!
Yum! I made some corn bread to go with it. It ended up being pretty crumbly, so I tossed it in the bowl with my mac & cheese, and it was awesome!
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All I can say is YUM! Delicious sounding recipe, and beautiful photos.
I did an avocado inspiration section in a “Thank You, Blog World” post, and linked to this lovely post: http://pasdedeuxblog.com/2012/07/01/thank-you-blog-world-2-and-ttfn/
-C
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Hey! Found this on pinterest last week and I made it for dinner tonight. AMAZING! My husband and I couldn’t get enough! Our 18mo old even loved it. This will be going on our regular dinner rotation. THANKS! =)
I found this on Pinterest last week and tonight I made it for dinner. OH MY GOSH…AMAZING! My husband and I couldn’t get enough, and either could our 18 mo old son. This will definitely be going on our dinner rotation. THANKS for a great recipe =)
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Its great, and DAMN it does fill ur belly very fine! Get some sausages to go with it and it’ll be even better!
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I love anything with avocados! Will definitely be giving this a try. Your site is beautiful; the images are great…and making me hungry.
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I was wondering what the calories are per serving of this recipe? I’m watching my calorie intake and am hoping this recipe won’t push me over my max calories for the day.
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I thought you should know that my peoples made this recipe last night and they totally pigged out. They ate the entire pot in ONE sitting, and they didn’t even let any of us dogs try any. They “claimed” it is because avocados are bad for dogs, but I think we all know the real reason why they wouldn’t share….
just made this avocado mac & cheese, YUMMY Thanks for the recipe. :~)
Two Peas replied: — September 25th, 2012 @ 9:25 am
You are welcome!
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