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5 from 6 votes

Spicy Mac and Cheese

Easy, creamy stovetop spicy mac and cheese!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
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
Author: Niki Medlin

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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

Notes

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.