CREAMY BACON CHIPOTLE MAC N CHEESE

Creamy Bacon Chipotle Mac n Cheese image

Provided by Lora DiGs

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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4 c uncooked pasta, I used elbows
4 slice bacon, chopped (reserve bacon grease and no this is not dietetic)
1/2 c chopped onion
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
12 oz evaporated milk (measured 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 c half n half
1 Tbsp chopped chipotle (from chipotle in adobo sauce add 1/2 Tbsp for less heat)
3 Tbsp adobo sauce (add 1 or 2 Tbsp for less heat)
2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

1. In a large frying pan, fry chopped bacon. Remove from the pan but leave bacon grease.
2. Add chopped onion and cook in grease.
3. Add flour. Cook and stir for a minute.
4. Add evaporated milk, half n half, chopped chipotle, adobo sauce, black pepper, and cooked bacon. On medium heat stir until thick. Make pasta.
5. Lower heat to a simmer. Add cheese to the thickened mixture and stir until melted.
6. Add cooked pasta to creamy cheese mixture. Enjoy!
7. Update: Add broccoli florets and make this dish kinda healthy. :)