SMOKY MAC AND CHEESE

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Smoked Cheddar and Muir Glen® fire roasted tomatoes are the secret ingredients that give this updated mac 'n cheese its intense flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (12 oz)
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
8 oz smoked Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, well drained
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook and drain macaroni as directed on box. Return to saucepan; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream, mustard, salt and red pepper to boiling. Reduce heat; stir in Cheddar cheese with wire whisk until smooth.
  • Pour sauce over macaroni. Stir in tomatoes and onions. Pour into baking dish. In small bowl, mix Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Stir in oil. Sprinkle over top of macaroni mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are bubbly and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Pratikshya Dhakal
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. I highly recommend it!


Lawrence Fluker
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food for a cold winter day.


A C
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The results are amazing!


Nono Mawo
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The smokiness from the sausage and peppers pairs perfectly with the cheese.


Rijan Editz
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This was a great way to use up leftover sausage. I had some Italian sausage in the fridge and it worked perfectly.


Saad Cheema
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This recipe is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.


Prince Eugene
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the cayenne pepper. It was still delicious!


Nathaniel Holmes
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Qwemy Daylight
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family loved. The kids especially loved the smoky flavor.


Kamuyu Mwangi
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I've never been a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The smokiness from the sausage and peppers really took it to the next level.


Peggy Schiller
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This mac and cheese was amazing! It had the perfect balance of smokiness and cheesiness. I added a little extra cayenne pepper for a bit of heat, and it was perfect.