Get your comfort food fix with these Chili Mac n' Cheese Pops! The creamy mac and cheese is mixed with chili then breaded and baked for a crispy and cheesy treat. Be sure to cut into fun popsicle shapes for the ultimate conversation starter.

Quick Info

⏱️ 738 min • 🍽️ 18 servings • ⭐ 80%

Nutrition

459 cal • 23g protein • 43g carbs • 22g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Easy] • [Appetizers] • [Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Sides] • [Snacks] • [High-Protein]

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 1 15.5-ounce can red kidney beans
• 1 4.5-ounce can green chiles
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Juice of 1 lime
• 5 cups whole milk
• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1½ cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 9-ounce bag corn chips
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• Oil, for frying
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
• 18 thick bamboo skewers

Instructions Preview

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over…
2. Add the green bell pepper and cook until s…
3. Add the ground beef, break apart, and cook…

…and 15 more steps

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Recipe by: Julie Klink • From: Tasty