Creamy Bacon Chipotle Mac n Cheese
By
Lora DiGs
@ansky714
11
I wanted to make mac and cheese. Had some bacon that I needed to use and was also curious about using evaporated milk for more creaminess. Not only did it come out creamy but it was delicious. After eating this my husband said it was spectacular.
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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 this recipe a try.
Ingredients
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4 cuncooked pasta, I used elbows
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4 slicebacon, chopped (reserve bacon grease and no this is not dietetic)
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1/2 cchopped onion
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2 Tbspall-purpose flour
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12 ozevaporated milk (measured 1 1/2 cups)
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3/4 chalf n half
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1 Tbspchopped chipotle (from chipotle in adobo sauce add 1/2 Tbsp for less heat)
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3 Tbspadobo sauce (add 1 or 2 Tbsp for less heat)
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2 ccheddar cheese, shredded
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1/4 tspblack pepper
How to Make Creamy Bacon Chipotle Mac n Cheese
- In a large frying pan, fry chopped bacon. Remove from the pan but leave bacon grease.
- Add chopped onion and cook in grease.
- Add flour. Cook and stir for a minute.
- Add evaporated milk, half n half, chopped chipotle, adobo sauce, black pepper, and cooked bacon. On medium heat stir until thick. Make pasta.
- Lower heat to a simmer. Add cheese to the thickened mixture and stir until melted.
- Add cooked pasta to creamy cheese mixture. Enjoy!
- Update: Add broccoli florets and make this dish kinda healthy. :)
About Creamy Bacon Chipotle Mac n Cheese
Course/Dish: Pasta Pasta Sides
Main Ingredient: Pasta
Regional Style: American
Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids
