Avocado Mac N Cheese

When Heath came home from work and saw green mac n cheese in the pan, his first words were 'Should I go to Burger King?' He was not impressed.

He ended up really liking it though. Like, ate two bowls for dinner and took leftovers to work the next day, liking it! I did too, but then again I love avocados, so I knew it would be a success. Jesse ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I tried telling him it was mac n cheese, but he yelled at me for lying, and insisted on a PB&J  :)

This was super easy to prepare, and I definitely recommend it. Not sure how well the whole 'Green Mac n Cheese' thing will go over with YOUR children, but it's worth a try. Even if they don't eat it, you've got a tasty dinner for yourself!

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'Avocado Mac N Cheese'

Source: Adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod

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 (or parsley)

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 desired

Directions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare avocado sauce by placing the garlic, avocados, lime juice, cilantro (or parsley), salt and pepper into a food processor or blender. Process until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

3. Prepare cheese sauce by place butter in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. When butter is melted, whisk in flour. Whisk in milk until smooth. Stir until sauce starts to thicken. Add Pepper Jack cheese and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.

4. Place macaroni in a large bowl. Pour 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.

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