3 CHEESE CHIPOTLE BACON MAC & CHEESE

3 CHEESE CHIPOTLE BACON MAC & CHEESE

INGREDIENTS

• 3 Tablespoon Butter
• 3 Tablespoon Flour (all purpose or Gluten Free*)
• 3 Cups Milk
• 2 Cups your favorite dried Pasta (regular or Gluten Free) you can use macaroni, penne, fusilli, shells or other pasta.
•  2 Cups Shredded Old Cheddar Cheese
• 1 Cup Shredded Smoked Cheddar Cheese
• 1/4 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 Cup Chopped Cooked Bacon
• 1 Tablespoon Chipotle Hot Sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pre-heat oven to 350F
2. Cook Pasta according to directions on package and drain.
3. While Pasta is cooking – in a medium sauce pan over medium heat melt butter.
4. Sprinkle in flour
5. Working with a whisk combine melted butter and flour to make a roux.  Continue to stir & cook 1-2 minutes.
6. Slowly pour in Milk while stirring continuously.  Stir until sauce starts to thicken.  May take 2-3 mins. 
7. Once sauce has thickened, remove from heat and immediately add cheeses, chopped bacon and hot sauce to the sauce pan.  Stir until cheese has melted.
8. Add cheese sauce to the cooked pasta
9. Pour mixture into a large casserole dish
10. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes
11. Serve

Notes:

• *if using Gluten Free flour – roux will be more smooth and bubbly vs thick and firm when using regular all purpose.