Ingredients
Directions 7 steps | 25 Minutes
In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.
![Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese Recipe: In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1625601128/recipes/DSCF1172_60e4b46769968.jpg)
Whisk in flour, salt and garlic powder.
![Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese Recipe: Whisk in flour, salt and garlic powder.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1625601161/recipes/DSCF1177_60e4b4892b9fe.jpg)
Add milk and whisk to combine. Increase temperature to high and bring mixture to a boil to activate thickening. Then drop the temperature to low and let simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes.
![Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese Recipe: Add milk and whisk to combine.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1625601192/recipes/DSCF1180_60e4b4a7acb96.jpg)
Once the mixture thickens, add the cream cheese, Mexican cheese, jalapeño and green chilies. Stir until cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. Add a little more milk to loosen the cheese mixture if needed. Add more salt or seasoning, to taste.
![Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese Recipe: Once the mixture thickens, add the cream cheese, Mexican cheese, jalapeño and green chilies.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1625601717/recipes/DSCF1188_60e4b6b5093b5.jpg)
Add cooked pasta to the pot of cheese sauce and stir until the sauce is evenly distributed.
![Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese Recipe: Add cooked pasta to the pot of cheese sauce and stir until the sauce is evenly distributed.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1625601773/recipes/DSCF1191_60e4b6ec0cfa9.jpg)
Transfer to a serving dish and top with crushed tortilla chips.
![Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese Recipe: Transfer to a serving dish and top with crushed tortilla chips.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1625601826/recipes/DSCF1202_60e4b7216ac9b.jpg)
Serve hot. Drizzle Southwestern macaroni and cheese with hot sauce as desired and enjoy.
![Southwestern Macaroni and Cheese Recipe: Serve hot.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1625601884/recipes/DSCF1198_60e4b75bf101a.jpg)
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