Oven-Ready
Tex-Mex Pork Mac & Cheese
with corn and poblano
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Cooked Cavatapp
- 16 oz. Ground Pork
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 5 oz. Frozen Corn
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 3 oz. Diced Poblano
- 3 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
- 1 oz. Grated Cotija
- 2 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates49g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat37g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1530mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as ground pork.
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1 Start the Pork and Poblanos
Evenly divide ground pork and poblanos (use less if spice-averse) between both provided trays.
Evenly top each tray with 1 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine, breaking up ground pork into bite-sized pieces.Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-18 minutes.Carefully remove both trays from oven. Drain any excess liquid and break up pork into smaller bite-sized pieces. Trays will be hot! Use caution. -
2 Add the Sauce and Pasta
Evenly divide tomatoes, cream base, shredded cheese, corn, pasta, and half the taco seasoning (remaining is yours to use as you please!) between both trays.
Add a pinch of salt to each tray and stir to combine. Spread into an even layer. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.Cover both trays with foil. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake both trays covered in hot oven until pasta is heated through, 15-20 minutes.
Carefully remove both trays from oven.To serve, top pasta mixture with cotija. Bon appétit!
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