Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese

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Creamy chipotle mac and cheese gets a spicy kick with the addition of chipotle peppers and pepper Jack cheese.

Submitted by ARGO, KARO and FLEISCHMANN'S
Updated on June 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 3-quart dish
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions

Sauce:

  • 1 quart half and half, divided

  • 1 chipotle pepper from canned chipotles in adobo sauce, or more to taste

  • 5 chicken bouillon cubes

  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, roughly chopped

  • 1 tablespoon Spice Islands® Onion Powder

  • ½ teaspoon Spice Islands® Fine Grind Black Pepper

  • ¼ cup Argo® OR Kingsford's® Corn Starch

  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • 2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese

Topping:

  • 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 3-quart casserole dish or 13x9-inch pan.

  2. Blend 2 cups half and half, chipotle pepper, bouillon cubes, and garlic in a blender or food processor until well-blended. Pour into a large saucepan; add onion powder, black pepper, remaining 2 cups of half and half, and corn starch. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil; boil and stir until very thick, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.

  3. Gradually stir in cheeses until melted. Add cooked pasta and stir until blended. Pour mixture into the prepared dish and sprinkle with desired topping.

  4. Bake until browned and bubbly around edges, 25 to 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

556 Calories
32g Fat
44g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 556
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 40%
Saturated Fat 18g 92%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 986mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 23g 47%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 498mg 38%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 257mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.