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Smoked Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese with breadcrumbs on top, baked and out of the oven in an oval casserole dish.

Creamy Smoked Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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If you are a baked macaroni and cheese fan, then you'll absolutely go crazy for this Creamy Smoked Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese recipe. It's so decadent and delightful and we love it so much! It's a copycat recipe from one of our favorite restaurants, Flemmings, and I think I've just about nailed it! And it's time to share it with you! It's so delicious and everyone will love it, even the kids! 
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Baking Time:25 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy Sauce Pan
  • 1 pasta pot
  • 1 Baking Dish
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 Box Shredder

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta I like Cavitappi shape
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced finely or shredded
  • ½ cup butter 1 stick butter
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cups half-and-half
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 3/4 pound shredded smoked cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions and toss in oil once drained.
  • In the meantime, melt butter and saute onion for 5 minutes.
  • Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, but do not let get brown.
  • Add cream, half-and-half, salt and white pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer and let thicken (about 5 minutes).
  • Add in the shredded cheese.
  • Once cheese is melted add cooked pasta and stir to coat.
  • Pour pasta mixture into greased baking dish.
  • In a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Once oil is hot, add bread crums and chipotle powder and stir, toasting the breadcrumbs with the spice.
  • Sprinkle breadcrums over mac & cheese and bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 977kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 1257mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2335IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 668mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Creamy Smoked Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese Recipe, Macaroni & Cheese, Smoked Chedder Macaroni & Cheese, Smoked Macaroni & Cheese
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 977kcal