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Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese
Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
Spicy chipotle mac and cheese with creamy pepper Jack cheese.
Ingredients:
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
  • 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
  • 0.5 teaspoon Spice Islands® Fine Grind Black Pepper
  • 0.25 cup Argo® OR Kingsford's® Corn Starch
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
Instructions:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 3-quart casserole dish or a 13x9-inch pan.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine 2 cups half and half with chipotle pepper, bouillon cubes, and garlic until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large saucepan and add onion powder, black pepper, remaining 2 cups half and half, and corn starch. Boil the mixture while stirring constantly until it thickens, for about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Slowly incorporate the cheeses until they are fully melted. Mix in the cooked pasta until well combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and top it with your favorite topping.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and bubbly.