Chipotle Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Chipotle Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) cavatappi or spiral pasta; 2 pounds ground beef; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 large green peppers, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional

Servings: persons

1 package (16 ounces) cavatappi or spiral pasta
2 pounds ground beef
2 large onions, chopped
2 large green peppers, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional

1
Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions, green peppers and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain.
2
Stir in the tomatoes, soup, milk, chipotle pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.
3
Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture. Divide between two greased 8-in. square baking dishes; sprinkle with cheese.
4
Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
5
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 60 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes longer.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (16 ounces) cavatappi or spiral pasta, 2 pounds ground beef, 2 large onions, chopped, 2 large green peppers, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Mac & Cheese falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chipotle Mac & Cheese

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