Serious Heat: Stovetop Chipotle Mac and Cheese

Name: Serious Heat: Stovetop Chipotle Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 296 milliliters shredded American cheese; 3 Tbsps butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon; 2 Tbsps chipotle purée; 2 eggs; 227 grams evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon mustard; 227 grams pasta shells, like conchiglie; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper, as needed; 296 milliliters shredded Cheddar cheese

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Serious Heat: Stovetop Chipotle Mac and Cheese a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 701 calories, 31g of protein, and 41g of fat. A mixture of pasta shells, butter, mustard, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the butter you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Butter Cake as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water over high heat to a boil.

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Add pasta shells, and cook according to package directions until al dente.

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Drain and reserve pasta.

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In a large pot, add evaporated milk and chipotle purée over medium-high heat. Bring just to a boil, immediately removing from heat upon boiling.

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Chipotle Chiles

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Whisk evaporated milk and chipotle purée to combine.

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Add 3 tablespoons melted butter, eggs, mustard, salt and pepper, and whisk together.

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Add the reserved pasta, and cheese. Over low heat, stir slowly for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese has melted and is incorporated with the pasta. Finish with remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.

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