Cholula Mac-and-Cheese

If you’re a follower of this blog you know what we love Cholula hot sauce, often called Flavorful Fire. So it’s only natural then that we loved this Cholula macaroni-and-cheese. A little heat, but still that creaminess that makes mac-and-cheese soooo good.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese, spicy

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings

Calories 472kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Insane Chicken

Ingredients

1 ½ cups dried pasta
4 tablespoons butter divided
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
3 teaspoons Cholula hot sauce
1 cup pepperjack cheese shredded
1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
⅓ cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons chili powder

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375 F.
Cook pasta per package instructions. Drain.
Melt two tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Whisking constantly, stir in the flour, cooking for 1 minute.
While still whisking, add in the mustard, salt, white pepper, Cholula hot sauce, and in small amounts at a time, the milk.
Bring to a slow boil, still whisking, and boil for 1 minute until thickened.
Remove pan from the heat and stir in the cheeses until melted and smooth.
Add the pasta and gently stir to coat.
Pour mixture into a 2 quart baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl in the microwave. Stir in the breadcrumbs and chili powder. Sprinkle mixture over the top of the mac-and-cheese.
Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Let rest 10-15 minutes before serving.

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