Chipotle Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Chipotle Mac and Cheese

By: veggiegirly 
"This macaroni and cheese is smoky, spicy, and absolutely delicious. You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less chipotles."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray, and place the macaroni into the bottom of the dish. Heat milk in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
  4. Melt butter in a saucepan, and cook and stir the onion, garlic, and chipotle chiles until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Whisk in flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, and let cook for about 3 minutes, whisking constantly to avoid burning. Whisk in the hot milk, 1/2 cup at a time, and stir in paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer (do not boil), whisking constantly until thickened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the cheeses, about 1/2 cup at a time, and stir until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is thick and smooth.
  5. Pour the sauce over the macaroni in the baking dish, and stir gently to combine. Cover the dish with foil.
  6. Bake covered until the dish is bubbling and the macaroni has absorbed some of the sauce, about 40 minutes. Uncover, and bake until golden brown on the edges, 10 to 15 more minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 384 | Total Fat: 19.7g | Cholesterol: 55mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by laurie   view full review
Yummy! I used the three chipotles, but it may be to hot for the spicy "novice" wonderful!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by Harmony   view full review
Completely satisfied! Fairly easy to prepare, even with a 12 month old at my feet. Super...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by DJNitro27   view full review
This was a fantastic recipe. I jazzed it up just a bit by tossing some panko bread crumbs...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by Tara   view full review
This was the ultimate comfort food. My sister and I made this together and weren't sure how it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2011 by ActressChef   view full review
I will never make regular mac n cheese again!!! This was SO good. I couldn't find chipotle...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2010 by ANDEE506   view full review
I made this for our Memorial Day family barbeque.Everyone loved it. I used 24 oz.macaroni and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2010 by Suzy   view full review
really tasty...w/ 3 peppers was hot! tone it down if having guests
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2010 by Chef Jenny   view full review
Warning: Recipe may cause side effect of eating too much!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2010 by Tammi   view full review
My family liked the smokey flavor it added to the mac and cheese, but they didn't like when...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2010 by Chef Cee   view full review
This recipe is very good, I have made it several times and it's very forgiving and always...

 

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