Cooper® Southwest Baked Mac and Cheese
Rated 4.1 stars by 29 users
Category
Macaroni & Cheese
Servings
12
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
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.
Author:Cooper® Sharp

Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup diced onions
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1 cup diced fully-cooked ham*
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4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
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1-pint whipping cream
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1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers
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2 1/2 cups cubed Cooper® Sharp White or Yellow cheese
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1 cup Roma tomatoes, finely diced
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
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.
Bring the dish to a low boil to reduce the sauce until it is slightly thickened. Add the tomatoes and cilantro, combine and serve.
Recipe Note
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Comments (2)
Thank you awesome put a smile on your face and in your heart eating Mac and cheese 😉
This Mac and cheese looks delicious 😋