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: 4 1/2 cups elbow macaroni (18 ounces); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon chipotle puree; 1/2 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 12 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, grated; 3 14-ounce cans fire-roasted tomatoes with green chiles, preferably Muir Glen; 3/4 cup sliced green onions, white and green parts; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3/4 cup Panko (Japanese bread crumbs); 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

4 1/2 cups elbow macaroni (18 ounces)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chipotle puree
1/2 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
12 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, grated
3 14-ounce cans fire-roasted tomatoes with green chiles, preferably Muir Glen
3/4 cup sliced green onions, white and green parts
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1
Cook and drain the macaroni as directed on the box. Return to the saucepan, toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and keep warm.
2
Meanwhile, heat the oven to 375u00b0 F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
3
In a medium saucepan, heat the cream, milk, mustard, chipotle puree, smoked paprika and salt just before the boiling point. Reduce the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese with a wire whisk until smooth. Pour the sauce over the macaroni. Stir in the tomatoes and onions. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
4
In a small bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and smoked paprika. Add the olive oil and stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over the macaroni mixture.
5
Bake 25 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and the top is golden. Serve hot.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 cups elbow macaroni (18 ounces), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 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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