Smoky Chipotle Mac and Cheese

Spice up standard macaroni and cheese with some chopped chipotle chiles for a smoky, spicy kick.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 758 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 pound shredded Colby cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• ½ cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped
• 1 (11 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Stir soup, evaporated milk, Colby cheese, and chipotle chile into the cooked pasta until well combined. Spoon mixture into the prepared casserole dish.

Step 4

Stir together panko bread crumbs and olive oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over the top of casserole.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and the casserole is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.