Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni (or any shape)
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk, warmed
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1-2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon adobo sauce
• salt & white pepper
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Cook macaroni as directed, drain.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, melt 2 T. butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.

4. 4

   With a wooden spoon, stir in flour and mix until combined. Let cook 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Slowly whisk in a little milk, whisking until smooth then adding more and repeating until all the milk is added and the sauce is smooth.

6. 6

   Use spoon to stir in 2 cups of cheese, stirring until smooth.

7. 7

   Stir in minced chipotle and adobo.

8. 8

   Season with salt & pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Combine sauce and drained, cooked macaroni. Place in 2 quart casserole.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

11. 11

    Melt remaining 1 T. butter and mix with breadcrumbs.Sprinkle over casserole.

12. 12

    Bake 15-20 minutes or until browned.

13. 13

    Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

14. 14

    You can skip the oven portion, if you do omit the extra cheese and breadcrumbs.