Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeno chilies, to taste or 1 to 2 tablespoons of chipotle in adobo
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups milk
- 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, juice discarded and tomatoes chopped and drained well
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups coarsely grated Monterey Jack (about 8 ounces)
- 2 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar (about 8 ounces)
- 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 1/4 pound)
Directions
In a large heavy saucepan cook the onion, the garlic, the jalapenos, or chipotle in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, stir in the flour, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the milk in a stream, whisking constantly, and bring the liquid to a boil. Stir in the tomatoes. Simmer the mixture for 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the macaroni for 6 to 7 minutes, or until it is barely al dente, drain it well, and in a large bowl combine it with the tomato mixture. Stir in the Monterey Jack and the cheddar and transfer the mixture to a buttered 15 by 10-inch shallow baking dish or 3-quart gratin dish. In a bowl stir together the bread crumbs and the Parmesan, sprinkle the mixture evenly over the macaroni mixture. Bake the macaroni and cheese in the middle of a preheated 375 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until it is golden and bubbly.
















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By chris350_12076493
boulder, co
on November 04, 2012
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This was great. I used the chipotles in adobo... about 2 tbsp. The flavor was great but I will add more next time for more spice.
By bjinvail_
boulder, CO
on April 01, 2012
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Excellent! Made for hubby and he loved it! Followed recipe except for the following because all we had: Used 1T of puréed chipotle, 1 lb of high quality grated extra sharp cheddar, 1 lb. o. Roma tomatoes,and fresh sourdough bread for the topping with extra sharp cheddar in a 9x13.
Fabulous.
By jsweetay
Fort Wright, KY
on December 13, 2009
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loved this recipe....i used fresh tomatoes and more jalepenos than what it called for to make it spicier!
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