Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food in the United States and has been enjoyed for centuries.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Macaroni
- 2 cup Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 cup Bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, chipotle peppers, salt, and paprika until the cheeses melt and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir until well coated.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.