MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH GARLIC BREADCRUMBS, PLAIN AND CHIPOTLE

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I make this mac and cheese for large gatherings because it can be made 2 days in advance. Everyone loves it. I usually make half plain for the kids, and half with chipotles for the adults. Any tubular pasta will work and I often 'clean out the fridge' and add any other cheeses that I may have on hand.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 lb macaroni
2 lbs cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Make bread crumbs:.
  • Heat butter and oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook garlic and bread crumbs, stirring, until crumbs are golden.
  • Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
  • Make macaroni:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Chop chipotles.
  • Melt butter in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan over moderate heat, then add flour and cook, whisking, 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in milk, cream, and mustard and simmer, whisking occasionally, 3 minutes.
  • Cook macaroni in a 6- to 7-quart pot of boiling salted water until just tender.
  • Drain in a colander and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Stir in white sauce, cheese, and salt to taste.
  • Fill a 1 1/2-quart shallow casserole with half of macaroni mixture.
  • Stir chipotles into remaining macaroni.
  • Spoon into another 1 1/2-quart shallow casserole and sprinkle both with bread crumbs.
  • Bake casseroles in middle of oven 30 minutes, or until bubbly.
  • Note:.
  • Macaroni and cheese may be made 2 days ahead, put into casseroles, cooled completely, and chilled, covered.
  • Do not add bread crumbs until ready to bake. (Baking may take longer than 30 minutes.)
  • Serves 8 adults plus 10 children as part of a buffet.

SAMRA JANI
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the garlic breadcrumbs and chipotle powder added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick


Jibson Brown
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best macaroni and cheese he's ever had. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Ikhlaque Naich
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The garlic breadcrumbs and chipotle powder added a lot of flavor, and the cheese sauce was perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making


Theekshana Dissanayaka
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This was a great recipe! I used sharp cheddar cheese and it gave the macaroni and cheese a nice tangy flavor. The garlic breadcrumbs and chipotle powder added a nice crunch and a bit of a kick. I will definitely be making this again!


umar duzzz
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the garlic breadcrumbs and chipotle powder added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone loo


Ahmer Nazir
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The macaroni was cooked al dente and the cheese sauce was smooth and creamy. The garlic breadcrumbs added a nice crunch and the chipotle powder gave it a bit of a kick. I will definitely be m


Karna Rzbnc
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best macaroni and cheese he's ever had. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Joy Ihuoma
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The garlic breadcrumbs and chipotle powder added a lot of flavor, and the cheese sauce was perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making


Ms Nafiz Iqbal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the garlic breadcrumbs and chipotle powder added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick


Harun rosid Rosid
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the garlic breadcrumbs and chipotle powder added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone loo


Simon BarSinister
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The macaroni was cooked al dente and the cheese sauce was smooth and creamy. The garlic breadcrumbs added a nice crunch and the chipotle powder gave it a bit of a kick. I will definitely be m


Yam Prasad Chapagai
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover macaroni. The garlic breadcrumbs and chipotle powder gave it a new lease on life. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Olga Dolmatova
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I'm not usually a fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The garlic breadcrumbs and chipotle powder added so much flavor and the cheese sauce was perfectly creamy. I'll definitely be making this again!


TASIN GAZI
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This macaroni and cheese recipe was a hit! It was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The garlic breadcrumbs added a nice crunchy texture and the chipotle powder gave it a subtle smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again!