BEECHER'S WORLD BEST MAC AND CHEESE

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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

SAUCE:
1/4 c UNSALTED BUTTER
1/3 c FLOUR
3 c WHOLE MILK
14 oz BEECHER'S FLAGSHIP CHEESE, GRATED ABOUT 3 1/2 CUPS
2 OZ BEECHER'S JUST JACK CHEESE, GRATED 1/2 CUP
1/2 t COARSE SALT
1/4 TO 1/2 t CHIPOTLE CHILI PWDR
1/8 t GARLIC PWDR
This is a full batch
PASTA:
6 OZ PENNE PASTA (ABOUT 3 1/2) CUPS
1 OZ (1/4 C) cheddar CHEESE, GRATED
1 OZ (1/4 C) gruyere cheese, grated
1/4 -1/2 t CHIPOTLE CHILI PWDER
This is half of batch

Steps:

1. Prepare sauce, melt butter in a heavy saucepan over med. heat. Add flour. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 min. 2. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Cook until suace thickens, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. 3. Add cheese, salt, chili pwdr and garlic pwdr. Stir until cheese melts, about 3 min. 5. To prepare pasta, cook pasta 2 min less than package directions. Rinse pasta in cold water and drain well. 6. Combine pasta and sauce in a med bowl: mix thoroughly. Transfer to an 8 in sq baking dish. Sprinkly top with cheese and chili pwdr. 7. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 20 min. Let stand 5 min before serving. Serves 4.