Rich Mole Mac and Cheese

Main Meals

A Recipe by El Popular

Nice and Easy Mac and Cheesy. Don’t be afraid to play around with a classic like macaroni and cheese – make it sweet, savory, spicy, and fun! Try our El Popular Mole in this Rich Mole Mac and Cheese for an unforgettable meal that spices up your favorite comfort food.

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  • Prep Time: 5 mins

  • Cook Time: 20 mins

  • Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb) pack, elbow pasta (or any short pasta of your choosing)

  • 1 jar El Popular Mole Paste (8 oz) or Powder (4 oz)

  • 4 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth

  • ¼ onion, diced

  • Salt, to taste

  • 1 cup oaxaca cheese, shredded

Directions

  • Heat oven to 250° F.

  • Cook pasta according to packaging directions.

  • In a large pot or pan, over medium heat, combine El Popular Mole and chicken or vegetable stock. Add broth slowly, while stirring, until you reach your desired consistency. Add onion and season with salt to taste. Cook 3-4 min or until mixture is smooth.

  • Stir into the pasta, transfer to a medium size baking pan and top with cheese.

  • In the oven, bake for 15 min or until cheese is melted.

  • Enjoy the cheesy mole goodness!

Mole 101

Mole, whose name comes from the Nahuatl word “mōlli” meaning sauce, is a centuries-old dish full of history and flavor. Mole poblano, the most famous type, originates from Puebla, Mexico, and has become a symbol of Mexico’s “mestizaje,” blending indigenous and European culinary traditions. With El Popular Mole Paste or Powder, you can enjoy this rich, complex sauce anytime, perfect over chicken, vegetables, or rice.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Makes: 2-3 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ jar El Popular Mole Paste (8.5 oz) or Mole Powder (4.5 oz)
  • 1–2 cups chicken broth

Directions

  • In a large skillet or saucepan over low heat, combine El Popular Mole paste or powder with chicken broth.
  • Stir slowly, adding more broth as needed to reach your desired thickness.
  • Sautee for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth and heated thoroughly.
  • Serve hot over chicken, beef, rice, or vegetables.

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