Chipotle macaroni and cheese with bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of smoky chipotle peppers, creamy cheese, and crispy bacon creates a flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish can be made with a variety of different cheeses, so you can customize it to your own taste. It is also a great way to use up leftover bacon.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SMOKY CHIPOTLE AND CHEDDAR MAC
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place a pot of water on to boil for macaroni. When it boils, salt water and cook pasta until a little under done, just shy of al dente.
- While pasta cooks, place a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and chorizo. Brown the chorizo then add the canned tomatoes to the pan and heat them through. Remove from heat and reserve.
- While chorizo begins to cook, heat a medium sauce pot over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, then add onions and chipotles and cook 3 to 5 minutes to sweat it out and turn the juices sweet. Raise heat up a bit, add the flour and whisk together until mixture bubbles up. Cook 1 minute more. Whisk in milk and stock and raise heat up a little more to bring the sauce to a quick boil. Once it bubbles, drop heat back to a rolling simmer sauce to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Drain macaroni or pasta. Add cooked pasta back to the large pot.
- Add cheese to milk sauce and stir to melt, a minute or so. Stir in chorizo and tomatoes and season sauce with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over cooked pasta in large pot and toss to combine. Transfer to a large serving platter, garnish with chives and serve.
CHIPOTLE GOUDA MAC AND CHEESE
Provided by Food Network
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven 375 degrees F. Melt butter in saucepan on low heat. Remove from heat, blend in flour, salt and pepper. Add milk, and place back on burner at low heat; stirring constantly until sauce thickens slightly and is smooth. Add cheese, heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce in a 2-quart oven safe casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH GARLIC BREAD CRUMBS, PLAIN AND CHIPOTLE
Categories Cheese Pasta Bake Christmas Kid-Friendly Winter Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Serves 8 adults plus 10 children as part of a buffet
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make bread crumbs:
- Heat butter and oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook garlic and bread crumbs, stirring, until crumbs are golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
- Make macaroni:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Chop chipotles.
- Melt butter in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan over moderate heat, then add flour and cook, whisking, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, cream, and mustard and simmer, whisking occasionally, 3 minutes.
- Cook macaroni in a 6- to 7-quart pot of boiling salted water until just tender. Drain in a colander and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in white sauce, cheese, and salt to taste.
- Fill a 1 1/2-quart shallow casserole with half of macaroni mixture. Stir chipotles into remaining macaroni. Spoon into another 1 1/2-quart shallow casserole and sprinkle both with bread crumbs. Bake casseroles in middle of oven 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
CHIPOTLE MAC AND CHEESE
This macaroni and cheese is smoky, spicy, and absolutely delicious. You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less chipotles.
Provided by Krisha Stevens
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray, and place the macaroni into the bottom of the dish. Heat milk in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, and cook and stir the onion, garlic, and chipotle chiles until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Whisk in flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, and let cook for about 3 minutes, whisking constantly to avoid burning. Whisk in the hot milk, 1/2 cup at a time, and stir in paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer (do not boil), whisking constantly until thickened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the cheeses, about 1/2 cup at a time, and stir until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is thick and smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the macaroni in the baking dish, and stir gently to combine. Cover the dish with foil.
- Bake covered until the dish is bubbling and the macaroni has absorbed some of the sauce, about 40 minutes. Uncover, and bake until golden brown on the edges, 10 to 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 263.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
CHIPOTLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
This is my favorite way to make mac n cheese, it's a little smokey & spicy. I like to add fresh chopped tomatoes on top right before serving if they're in season.
Provided by PDX CakeGirl
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 1 cup, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Cook macaroni as directed, drain.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 T. butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
- With a wooden spoon, stir in flour and mix until combined. Let cook 2-3 minutes.
- 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.
- Use spoon to stir in 2 cups of cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in minced chipotle and adobo.
- Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Combine sauce and drained, cooked macaroni. Place in 2 quart casserole.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Melt remaining 1 T. butter and mix with breadcrumbs.Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake 15-20 minutes or until browned.
- Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- You can skip the oven portion, if you do omit the extra cheese and breadcrumbs.
CHIPOTLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
Creamy mac and cheese gets a spicy kick with the addition of chipotle peppers and pepper jack cheese.
Provided by ARGO®, KARO® and FLEISCHMANN'S®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Blend 2 cups half and half, chipotle pepper(s), 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 for 1 minute or until very thick. Remove from heat.
- Gradually stir in cheeses until melted. Add cooked pasta and stir until blended. Pour mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole dish (or 13 x 9-inch pan) and sprinkle with desired topping.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned and bubbly around edges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 986.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHIPOTLE MAC & CHEESE
Beefy and bubbly, this Southwestern pasta bake heats up the dinner hour with a peppery bite. -Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions, green peppers and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain., Stir in the tomatoes, soup, milk, chipotle pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes., Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture. Divide between 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes; sprinkle with cheese., Cover and bake casseroles at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro., Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles for up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 60 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 628 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 913mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
CHIPOTLE CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE WITH BACON BREAD CRUMBS #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. It has a great ranch taste with a kick of spice and smokiness from the chipotle peppers. The bacon bread crumbs add a unique taste and crunch to the whole recipe that makes it wonderfully delicious. It will be an instant favorite for your whole family.
Provided by hmisafiris
Categories Macaroni And Cheese
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven 350.
- Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sweat for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sweat for 1 minute or until the onions are translucent. Using a wooden spoon stir in the flour until fully incorporated. Slowly add the chicken stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to almost low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the mixture is simmering heat a sauté pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat until it is almost smoking. Add chicken, season with salt and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. Add chipotle peppers with 2 tbsp adobo and toss to coat. Toss the chicken with the cooked macaroni and put in a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
- To finish the cheese sauce bring half and half to a gentle simmer and slowly mix in to roux. Add the ranch, cheddar, and 2 tbsp adobo and mix to combine. Season with salt to taste. Add cheese sauce to the baking dish and mix to combine with macaroni and chicken. Sprinkle with bacon bread crumbs and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. (If desired after baking use the broiler to achieve a more brown and crisp top).
- For bacon bread crumbs cook bacon till crispy, allow to cool, and then finely mince. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and toss to mix. Bacon bread crumbs can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Tips:
- Use high-quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly impact the flavor of your macaroni and cheese. Opt for sharp cheddar cheese for a bold flavor, or a blend of cheeses for a more complex flavor profile.
- Cook the macaroni al dente: To ensure that your macaroni and cheese is not mushy, cook the macaroni al dente, which means it should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
- Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of flour and butter that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. A roux will help to prevent the cheese sauce from becoming too thin and runny.
- Use milk or cream: Milk or cream can be used to thin out the cheese sauce to desired consistency. Milk will result in a lighter sauce, while cream will result in a richer, more decadent sauce.
- Season to taste: Be sure to season the cheese sauce with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a bit of heat.
- Add mix-ins: Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins to the macaroni and cheese, such as cooked bacon, diced tomatoes, or chopped green chiles.
- Broil the macaroni and cheese: To achieve a golden brown crust on top of the macaroni and cheese, broil it for a few minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Chipotle macaroni and cheese with bacon is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy cheese sauce, smoky chipotle peppers, crispy bacon, and crunchy breadcrumb topping, this mac and cheese is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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