Chipotle Mac and Cheese
Chipotle seasoning spices up this macaroni and cheese casserole while diced ham turns it into a main-dish recipe.
Ingredients
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1 medium-size pasta shells
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups half-and-half
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3/4 teaspoon Chipotle Seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 package (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1 package (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 ham steak (about 1 pound), trimmed of excess fat and meat cut into 1/4-inch dice
Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2.
Cook shells in lightly salted boiling water for 13 minutes, following package directions. Drain.
3.
In large heavy-bottomed saucepan (not nonstick), melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until well blended; cook for 1 minute. Whisk in 1 cup half-and-half; cook, whisking continuously, until very smooth. Whisk in remaining 1 cup half-and-half; continue to cook, whisking until thickened and smooth, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Chipotle Seasoning, salt, 1 cup of Jack cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until smooth.
4.
Stir ham and cheese sauce into pasta. Spoon into prepared dish. Top with remaining cheeses.
5.
Bake in 350 degrees F oven until bubbly and lightly golden on top, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven to rack; let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 348, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 401 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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