Cast Iron Skillet - Essential for cooking the nachos and cheese layer evenly, providing excellent heat retention.
Chef's Knife - A versatile tool needed for chopping vegetables that might be included in a variation of this recipe or preparation steps.
Baking Sheet with Rim - Useful for baking macaroni and cheese under the broiler to achieve a crispy top layer, similar to making nachos.
Pasta Cooker (Pot) - To cook macaroni efficiently, ensuring it's perfectly al dente as per recipe requirements.
Chefutensil Mixer or Food Processor - Can be used for quickly shredding cheese if needed for a smoother sauce consistency.
Microwave-Safe Bowl - Useful for heating nachos in the microwave before adding them to macaroni and cheese layers, or as suggested by some recipes.
Oven Mitts - For safely handling hot baking sheets when removing the dish from the oven.
Serving Dish - An attractive, heat-resistant serving dish to present your nachos and macaroni and cheese masterpiece beautifully.
Digital Kitchen Scale (optional) - For precise ingredient measurements, especially if adapting the recipe for larger quantities or different dietary needs.
Prep Surface & Utensils - Including cutting boards, spatulas, and mixing spoons essential for assembling the dish efficiently.
2 cups small elbow macaroni
1/2 cup bottled thick and chunky salsa verde (medium heat)
1 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
3 cups (packed) coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese (12 ounces), divided
4 teaspoons all purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon (scant) ground cloves
1 cup large corn chips
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