Zesty Mac & Cheese SIDEWINDERS™ Fries

Yield: 10 Servings (16 oz.)

Yield: 10 Servings (16 oz.)

Taking comfort food "next level" with creamy housemade mac and cheese served over SIDEWINDERS™ Fries, made zesty with Tajin seasoning, lime zest and fresh cilantro.

Ingredient	Weight	Measure
Dry pasta, medium shells	16 oz.
Butter	4 oz.	1/2 cup
All-purpose flour	4 oz.	1/2 cup
Milk, whole	24 fl. oz.	3 cups
Heavy cream	16 fl. oz.	2 cups
Pepper Jack cheese, shredded	24 oz.	6 cups
Salt		1 tsp.
Black pepper, ground		1/2 tsp.
Red pepper flakes		1 Tbsp.
Simplot SIDEWINDERS™ Fries: Original Cut Clear Coated SIDEWINDERS™ Fries	4 lbs.	1 bag
Cilantro. chopped		as garnish
Lime zest		as needed
Tajin		as needed

Preparation Instructions:

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package instructions.

Step 2

Melt butter in a saucepot over medium heat. Add flour and cook approximately 3 minutes, stirring constantly, to make a roux. Whisk in milk and heavy cream and bring to a simmer to create a smooth white sauce. Stir in salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Add shredded cheese and whisk until cheese is melted. Add pasta to the saucepot and fold together gently. Keep warm.

Step 3

To serve; prepare 6 oz. of SIDEWINDERS™ Fries according to package instructions. Place into a serving container and top with 10 oz. prepared macaroni and cheese. Garnish with chopped cilantro, lime zest, and Tajin.