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                          Zesty Mac & Cheese SIDEWINDERS™ Fries
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                          Pack Size: 6/4lb

                          SKU: 10071179032168

                          Zesty Mac & Cheese SIDEWINDERS™ Fries

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                          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.

                          Products used in this recipe
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                          Simplot SIDEWINDERS™ FriesOriginal Cut Clear Coated SIDEWINDERS™ Fries

                          Pack Size: 6/4lb

                          SKU: 10071179032168

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