"Spicy Roasted Poblano Peppers, Smoky Chipotle Pepper Powder, Crispy bacon and more combine to make a southwest style mac and cheese that will knock your socks off!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 Roasted Poblano Peppers how to roast peppers, skinned, seeded, and chopped
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8 strips bacon, cooked
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1 medium to large white or yellow onion, diced
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1 head garlic, minced
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16 oz Cavatappi
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6 Tbsp butter - divided 2 Tbsp and 4 Tbsp
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7 Tbsp flour
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3 Cups milk
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2 tsp chipotle pepper powder
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1 tsp ground mustard
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1 lb (16 oz) freshly grated cheese (I use equal parts Extra Sharp Cheddar, White Sharp Cheddar and Pepper Jack)
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 Tbsp butter
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1 Cup panko bread crumbs
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handful of cooked bacon and roasted poblano peppers