How to Make Smoky Chipotle Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of comfort food with a bit of a kick, then this recipe for Smoky Chipotle Mac and Cheese is perfect for you! This dish combines the creamy goodness of classic mac and cheese with the smoky, spicy flavor of chipotle peppers. It's the ultimate indulgence for those who love a little heat in their meals.

What sets this mac and cheese apart from the rest is the addition of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. These peppers add a deep, earthy smokiness and a subtle heat that tak...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 (11 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 pound shredded Colby cheese
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir soup, evaporated milk, Colby cheese, and chipotle chile into the cooked pasta until well combined. Spoon mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Stir together panko bread crumbs and olive oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over the top of casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and the casserole is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    758 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg
    • Sodium: 965mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 740mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 497mg