Chipotle Bacon & Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Name: Chipotle Bacon & Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 (500 g) pkg Catelli® Classic Macaroni; 4 (1 L) cups small broccoli florets; 6 Slices bacon, chopped; 3 (45 mL) tbsp butter; 1 Onion, diced; 2 Cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 (60 mL) cup All-purpose flour; 4 (1 L) cups 3.25% whole milk; 3 (45 mL) tbsp Finely chopped canned chipotles in adobo; 1/2 (2 mL) tsp Each salt and pepper; 2 1/2 (625 mL) cups Shredded aged Cheddar cheese; 1/2 (125 mL) cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 (125 mL) cup Bread crumbs; 2 (30 mL) tbsp Olive oil

With spicy chipotle, smoky bacon and tasty broccoli, this loaded mac and cheese is an explosion of delicious flavours in every bite.

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Catelli pasta recipe prepared with quality ingredients and served in a bowl or plate.

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

1 hours

Servings

6 servings

Catelli Classic Macaroni

Ingredients

6 servings

1 (500 g) pkgCatelli^® Classic Macaroni

4 (1 L) cupssmall broccoli florets

6Slices bacon, chopped

3 (45 mL) tbspbutter

1Onion, diced

2Cloves garlic, minced

1/4 (60 mL) cupAll-purpose flour

4 (1 L) cups3.25% whole milk

3 (45 mL) tbspFinely chopped canned chipotles in adobo

1/2 (2 mL) tspEach salt and pepper

2 1/2 (625 mL) cupsShredded aged Cheddar cheese

1/2 (125 mL) cupgrated Parmesan cheese

1/2 (125 mL) cupBread crumbs

2 (30 mL) tbspOlive oil

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooking liquid.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook bacon in large high-sided skillet set over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towel to drain.

Step 3

Remove all but 1 tbsp (15 mL) bacon fat from pan. Stir in butter, onion and garlic; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle flour over top; cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth.

Step 4

Slowly whisk in milk; bring to boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened slightly. Stir in chipotles, salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in reserved pasta and cooking liquid until well coated; stir in bacon. Transfer to greased 13- x 9-inch (3.5 L) baking dish.

Step 6

Stir together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and olive oil. Sprinkle over casserole; bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes.

Tip

s: • Garnish with a sprinkle of parsley or cilantro. • Substitute cauliflower for broccoli if preferred.