Spicy Macaroni & Cheese

Cooking Instructions:

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chilie peppers in adobo (canned)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2-1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 12-ounce box of Lundberg Elbow Brown Rice Pasta, cooked for 7 minutes (al dente)
  • 1 pound Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.  Stir in flour, cooking 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and mustard and simmer, whisking occasionally, 3 minutes until thickened. Add chopped chipotle chilie peppers. Stir in cheese to melt. Add to cooked elbow rice pasta and mix well. Fill 9X13 inch baking dish treated with no-stick spray. Sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs. Bake 30-40 minutes, until casserole is heated through and bubbly. Serves 6 to 8.