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Smoky Ancho Chile Mac n Cheese

Smoky Ancho Chile Mac n Cheese

Have you tried Smoky Ancho Chile Mac n Cheese??? It's A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! It has that smoky flavor from the smoked paprika, the sweet-spicy flavors from the Ancho Chile, and Hot Honey all wrapped up in the savory Monterey Jack cheese sauce.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ancho chile, hot honey, Mac n Cheese, savory, smoked paprika, spicy, sweet
Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 8 oz Monterey Jack shredded
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Ancho Chile Powder
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Hot Honey
  • ¼ tsp Salt + Pepper each
  • 1 cup Macaroni Noodles cooked to Al Dente
  • 2 tbsp Cotija Cheese crumbled
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Cook your macaroni noodles according to the box to Al Dente. Set aside once done.
  • In a large sauce pot over medium heat, add the butter. Once melted, add the flour and whisk together to create a Roux (about 30 sec). Once it begins thickens, add in the heavy cream and whisk to blend it with the Roux. Allow it to thicken (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Add in the shredded cheese and allow to melt while mixing continuously.
  • Next add in the garlic powder, onion powder, ancho chile powder, smoked paprika, hot honey, and salt + pepper. Add more Salt + Pepper to taste if needed.
  • Add in your cooked noodles and mix together until fully combined.
  • Top with cotija cheese and parsley and enjoy!

Notes

Storage: Save leftovers in an airtight food-safe container and reheat in the microwave or stove on low until warm throughout.
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