Smoky Mac 'N Cheese Recipe

Name: Smoky Mac 'N Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces elbow macaroni; 3/4 cup evaporated milk (about 1/2 can, see note 1 in description); 3/4 cup whipping cream (or heavy cream, see note in description); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or other coarse salt); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, grated; 8 ounces medium cheddar, grated (see note 2 in description); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 4 green onions, diced; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/3 cup breadcrumbs; 2 -4 hot dogs, cooked, sliced (optional, see note 3 in description) or 2 -4 Little Smokies sausages, cooked (optional, see note 3 in description)

Servings: persons

16 ounces elbow macaroni
3/4 cup evaporated milk (about 1/2 can, see note 1 in description)
3/4 cup whipping cream (or heavy cream, see note in description)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or other coarse salt)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, grated
8 ounces medium cheddar, grated (see note 2 in description)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
4 green onions, diced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
2 -4 hot dogs, cooked, sliced (optional, see note 3 in description) or 2 -4 Little Smokies sausages, cooked (optional, see note 3 in description)

1
Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.
2
Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain.
3
Spray a 13 x 9 baking pan with Pam (cooking spray) or grease pan and set aside.
4
In a large saucepan heat cream and evaporated milk (see note 1 in description), mustard, salt and pepper to boiling.
5
Reduce heat and stir in cheese (see note 2 in description)with a whisk or a wooden spoon until melted and smooth.
6
REMOVE FROM HEAT.
7
Stir in tomatoes, onions and hotdogs or little smokies(if using).
8
Put macaroni in baking pan and pour sauce over, mixing in the cheese sauce well so all the macaroni is well covered (this can be done in a separate saucepan or bowl but by mixing in the pan there is one less dish to wash).
9
In a small bowl mix together bread crumbs and Parmesan (or if you are making your own bread crumbs in a blender you can add the Parmesan and just whirl the bread crumbs and Parmesan in the blender -- one less dish to wash).
10
Sprinkle breadcrumb/Parmesan mixture over the macaroni/cheese in the baking dish.
11
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces elbow macaroni, 3/4 cup evaporated milk (about 1/2 can, see note 1 in description), 3/4 cup whipping cream (or heavy cream, see note in description), 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Smoky Mac 'N 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.

Smoky Mac 'N Cheese

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