Cooper® Southwest Baked Mac and Cheese

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We all know and love mac and cheese. But even with a favorite, sometimes it’s alright to spice things up a little. You know, keep your family on their toes. Try this Cooper-y twist on classic mac and cheese next time you’ve got a bunch of hungry mouths to feed. Then prepare for plenty of smiles. Maybe even a fist bump.

Serves
Serves: 12
Prep Time
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time
Total Time: 30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup diced fully cooked ham*
  • 4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
  • 1-pint whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers
  • 2 1/2 cups cubed Cooper® Sharp White or Yellow cheese
  • 1 cup Roma tomatoes, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Directions

  1. Heat a large sauté pan on medium. Add oil. Place onions and ham into the pan and heat for 1 minute. Add the pasta and combine. Add the whipping cream and chipotle peppers and combine. Add the diced cheese.

  2. Bring the dish to a low boil to reduce the sauce until it is slightly thickened. Add the tomatoes and cilantro, combine and serve.

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