Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese

By: Argo® 
"Creamy mac and cheese gets a spicy kick with the addition of chipotle peppers and pepper jack cheese."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 to 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
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  • Sauce:
  • 1 quart half and half, divided
  • 1 chipotle pepper from canned chipotles in adobo sauce, or more to taste
  • 5 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Spice Islands® Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands® Fine Grind Black Pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Argo® OR Kingsford's® Corn Starch
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese
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  • Topping:
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese OR sprinkle with Spice Islands® Paprika

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Blend 2 cups half and half, chipotle pepper(s), bouillon cubes and garlic in a blender or food processor until well blended. Pour into a large saucepan; add onion powder, black pepper, remaining 2 cups of half and half and corn starch. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil; boil and stir for 1 minute or until very thick. Remove from heat.
  3. Gradually stir in cheeses until melted. Add cooked pasta and stir until blended. Pour mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole dish (or 13 x 9-inch pan) and sprinkle with desired topping.
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned and bubbly around edges.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 556 | Total Fat: 31.5g | Cholesterol: 98mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2011 by snowgurl   view full review
This was super yummy. Instead of the chipotle in adobo sauce I put in a can of diced green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by denise   view full review
This was the best mac and cheese I have ever had. Everyone in my family loved it!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2011 by esmehy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was awesome! We used 3/4 the can of adobo chilis for a lot of spice and added crumbled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2012 by Joelle   view full review
I have spent years trying to find a homemade macaroni and cheese recipe that has some flavor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2012 by LHahn   view full review
Very good recipe! I added a 1/2 pkg. peppered bacon bits and 2 cooked chopped chicken breasts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2012 by Renae Sattazahn   view full review
I made this for a big family Christmas. I added a bit more chipotle peppers since I knew I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2012 by MARTIWLYNE   view full review
AMAZING! Our grocery store didn't carry chipolte pepper so I used a 4oz can of Jalapeno's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2012 by mattiematilda   view full review
this is really good! the only reason i gave it only four stars is because i'm not huge on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2011 by kildareassoc   view full review
Amazing. Added a bit more Chipotle peppers just for kicks and it turned out to be the perfect...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by dcdesignr   view full review
Awesome! I used extra chipotle peppers and all pepperjack cheese. My fiance loves spicy food,...

 

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