Chipotle Bacon & Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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

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

Comfort Food

Family Friendly

Ingredients

1 pkg (500 g) Catelli® Classic Macaroni
4 cups (1 L) Small broccoli florets
6 Slices bacon, chopped
3 tbsp (45 mL) Butter
1 Onion, diced
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup (60 mL) All-purpose flour
4 cups (1 L) 3.25% whole milk
3 tbsp (45 mL) Finely chopped canned chipotles in adobo
1/2 tsp (2 mL) Each salt and pepper
2 1/2 cups (625 mL) Shredded aged Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup (125 mL) Grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup (125 mL) Bread crumbs
2 tbsp (30 mL) Olive oil

Cooking Steps

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.

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

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