Spicy Macaroni and Cheese
photo by LucyS-D
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
12
ingredients
- 1 lb macaroni
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed (pureed using a food processor or blender)
- 1 lb cheddar cheese, grated (about 5 cups)
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour and cook, while stirring to form a smooth paste.
- Whisk in milk and cream, and once smooth, whisk in chipotle puree.
- Next, stir in all but 1/2 cup of the cheese, a little at a time, until melted.
- Season with 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
- Remove from heat and stir in cooked macaroni.
- Transfer macaroni and cheese to a casserole or 8 inch square baking dish; sprinkle reserved cheese over top.
- Place macaroni and cheese in the oven and cook until the top is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving.
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