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Smoky Chipotle Mac and Cheese

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
90 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dinner
Smoky Chipotle Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
1
Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a vigorous boil, stirring occasionally.
2
Add macaroni to the pot and continue boiling until it reaches an al dente texture, approximately 8 minutes.
3
Transfer the cooked macaroni to a colander placed in the sink and drain thoroughly.
4
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
5
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
6
Place the cooked macaroni into the prepared baking dish.
7
Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches a hot but not boiling state.
8
Melt butter in another saucepan over medium heat. Add an onion, garlic, and chipotles; cook and stir until the onion becomes translucent, roughly 5 minutes.
9
Gradually whisk in flour, a tablespoon at a time; cook for about 3 minutes while stirring constantly to avoid burning.
10
Whisk in the hot milk, half cup at a time; stir until well combined. Add paprika and season with salt and pepper to taste.
11
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer (avoiding boiling) while whisking constantly until it thickens, approximately 2 minutes.
12
Whisk in Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, half cup at a time; stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
13
Pour the cheesy sauce over the macaroni; stir until well combined.
14
Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until it's bubbling and the macaroni has absorbed some of the sauce.
15
Remove the foil and continue baking until the edges are golden brown, taking an additional 10 to 15 minutes.