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Light and Healthy Chipotle Mac and Cheese - homemadehome.com

Light and Healthy Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese

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  • Author: Megan Keno
  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 Minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Yes, your childhood favorite can be made healthy! And don’t forget the mini smokies for your Light and Healthy Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese, too! 


Ingredients

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  • 1 package (12 ounces) Whole Wheat Pasta
  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • 4 Tbsp Flour
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Milk, Non-Fat or Skim
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Fontina Cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan, shredded
  • 1 Tbsp Tabasco Chipotle Sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 package (12 oz) Beef Mini Smokies

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot or dutch oven. Rinse quickly in cold water to stop the cooking process, drain and set aside.
  3. In the dutch oven over medium heat, heat butter until melted and starts to simmer over medium high heat. Add in garlic and coat in the butter until fragrant – about 30 seconds.
  4. Using a whisk, add in flour until a paste forms. Allow the roux to bubble and start to turn a light golden brown. Then very slowly – pour in the chicken stock constantly whisking the roux. Make sure the mixture is smooth.
  5. Add in the milk, whisking it in as well. Sprinkle in the various cheeses and stir in until melted. Whisk in the Chipotle sauce.
  6. Whisk in salt and pepper to taste. Add in pasta and toss to coat. Add beef mini Smokies into mac and cheese and stir in.
  7. Pour the macaroni and cheese into a baking dish, cover and bake for 25-30 minutes so smokies can heat thoroughly.
  8. Remove from oven, uncover and serve immediately and serve with additional shredded parmesan on top.