Spicy Mac and Cheese
Easy, creamy stovetop spicy mac and cheese!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Mac and Cheese, Macaroni, Macaroni and Cheese, Spicy Mac and Cheese
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 924kcal
- 8 ounces dried pasta
- 3 poblano peppers
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 cup monteray jack cheese grated
- 1 cup American cheese grated or cubed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup puree of chipotle in adobo
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
Boil pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside
Brush poblano peppers with oil and broil until charred on all sides
Seal the peppers in a paper bag for 10 minutes, peel off the outer skin, remove the seeds, chop into small pieces
To a pan or double boiler, add the cheeses, poblano peppers, heavy cream, chipotle in adobo puree, garlic powder, and salt
Cook over low heat until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is thoroughly combined
Toss the pasta in the cheese sauce
Choose a hearty pasta with ridges to hold on to the sauce.
Add 1 can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to a food processor and blend until smooth for a spicy puree.
Calories: 924kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 1801mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3156IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 867mg | Iron: 2mg