CREAMY BACON CHIPOTLE MAC N CHEESE

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What a unique take on macaroni and cheese. The evaporated milk does indeed make this very creamy. Bacon and chipotle give the mac and cheese a nice smoky flavor. Chipotle also gives it a kick of spice. This was so easy to prepare on the stovetop. No oven needed. If you're looking to ramp-up your traditional mac and cheese, give...

Provided by Lora DiGs

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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. :)

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