Habanero Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Habanero Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 gal. elbow macaroni; 3/4 cup butter, divided; 3 cups panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 gal. 2% milk; 2 cups cooked butternut squash, pureed; 2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 1 qt. Kraft Habanero Heat Shredded Cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 gal. elbow macaroni
3/4 cup butter, divided
3 cups panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup flour
1/2 gal. 2% milk
2 cups cooked butternut squash, pureed
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 qt. Kraft Habanero Heat Shredded Cheese

1
Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain and rinse.
2
Set aside in large mixing bowl.
3
Melt 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter (or 1 Tbsp.
4
[15 mL] butter for trial recipe).
5
Combine butter and bread crumbs.
6
Set aside.
7
Melt remaining butter in large saucepan on medium-low heat; whisk in flour.
8
Cook 5 min., whisking frequently.
9
Add milk gradually, whisking until smooth.
10
Bring to simmer; cook on low heat 15 min.
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or until sauce has thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, stirring ocassionally.
12
Stir in squash and seasonings.
13
Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
14
Combine cheese sauce and cooked macaroni; mix well.
15
Spoon into full-sized shallow hotel pan sprayed with cooking spray (or spoon into half hotel pan for trial recipe).
16
Top with bread crumb mixture.
17
Bake in 350F (180C) standard oven 30 to 40 min.
18
or until sauce is bubbly.

1549

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 gal. elbow macaroni, 3/4 cup butter, divided, 3 cups panko bread crumbs, 1/2 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Habanero Mac & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Habanero Mac & Cheese

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