Green Chile Macaroni & Cheese - Roaring Fork Restaurant - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 whole fresh poblano chile
1/4 cup chopped fresh poblano chile
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup fresh corn kernels or 1/2 cup thawed frozen corn kernels
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 cups freshly cooked macaroni (about 2/3 c. dried)
1/2 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese (hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese)
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Char whole chile directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Transfer to paper bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop chile. Transfer to processor; puree until smooth. Set aside.
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup chopped chile, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Add corn; stir 1 minutes.
Add cream and chile puree' bring to boil. Add cooked macaroni and grated cheese; stir until cheese melts and mixture is heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.