Mexican Mac and Cheese is a flavorful twist on the classic comfort food, featuring a blend of creamy cheese, spicy jalapenos, and traditional Mexican spices. This dish offers a satisfying combination of rich, creamy texture and a kick of spice!
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and the bell pepper over medium-high until the butter is boiling and the peppers are soft about 4 minutes.
Add the flour and combine fully. Add the milk, Velveeta, and Dijon mustard and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring continuously until the processed cheese is melted, about 6 minutes.
Add the shredded cheese, taco seasoning, pickled jalapeño peppers, salt, and pepper and continue heating and stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes.
Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked pasta and stir, making sure that all the pasta is covered in the cheese sauce.
Pour the cheesy pasta into a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle the top with green onions and the crushed tortilla chips.
Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes. Let stand for 3 minutes before serving. Top with fresh cilantro. Serve warm.