Smoky Chipotle Mac and Cheese

Baked macaroni in a creamy smoked chipotle cheese sauce with a crisp top.

SHOPPING LIST

• macaroni400g
• butter40g
• plain flour40g
• milk600ml
• cheddar200g
• chipotle paste2 tbsp
• smoked paprika1 tsp
• breadcrumbs50g
• salt1 tsp
• pepper1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Boil the macaroni in salted water until tender, then drain.
2. 2Melt the butter, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. 3Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until thickened.
4. 4Stir in the cheddar, chipotle paste and smoked paprika.
5. 5Fold the macaroni through the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
6. 6Tip into a baking dish and scatter over the breadcrumbs.
7. 7Bake at 200C for 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.

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