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Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese

Amanda Cooks & Styles
Creamy chipotle macaroni and cheese topped with buttery crunchy breadcrumbs and fresh cilantro.
5 from 25 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb. macaroni
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1-½ tablespoon flour
  • 1-½ cups warm milk
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1-½ cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 2-3 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook macaroni according to package instructions for al dente (usually 1 minute less than normal cooking time). Drain pasta and set aside when finished.
  • In another saucepan, add 2 tablespoon butter and chopped onion. Cook onion until soft, then add the minced garlic and chipotle in adobo sauce (add 2 tablespoon if you don't like as much spice and 3 tablespoon if you like it hot).
  • Add the flour to the saucepan and stirring frequently begin to slowly add the milk. Bring sauce to a simmer and then turn heat to very low and stir in your cheeses.
  • Pour macaroni into your creamy sauce and give it a nice stir to fully coat macaroni. Remove from heat and cover to let the flavors to develop into the macaroni while you toast the breadcrumbs.
  • Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and lightly toast in your toaster oven or over a hot skillet. Just barely toast until golden and be careful not to burn.
  • Pour breadcrumbs over your chipotle macaroni and cheese and sprinkle with cilantro. You are ready to serve! Enjoy!!
Keyword american side dish, bbq side dish, chipotle mac and cheese, mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese
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