Macaroni and Cheese With Bacon and Chipotles Recipe

Name: Macaroni and Cheese With Bacon and Chipotles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni or 1 (16 ounce) packageother short pasta; ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick); 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups half-and-half; 3 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard; 1 (8 ounce) packageshredded Mexican blend cheese, divided; 3 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo; 6 slices cooked bacon, cut into 1-inch slices

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni or 1 (16 ounce) packageother short pasta
½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 (8 ounce) packageshredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
3 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo
6 slices cooked bacon, cut into 1-inch slices

1
Preheat oven to 350F Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente.
3
Drain and return to pot.
4
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
5
Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
6
Whisk in half-and-half, milk, salt, pepper, mustard and half the cheese.
7
Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until thick.
8
Pour sauce over macaroni.
9
Stir in chiles, bacon, and remaining cheese.
10
Mix well.
11
Transfer to baking dish.
12
Bake for 45 minutes or until very hot.
13
Broil for 1 minute to brown top, if desired.

850

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni or 1 (16 ounce) packageother short pasta, ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 cups half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Macaroni and Cheese With Bacon and Chipotles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Macaroni and Cheese With Bacon and Chipotles

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