Southwestern Mac & Cheese with Bacon Crumble
Preheat oven to 400 degrees, Cook pasta until ‘al dente’, or firm, about 2 minutes less as directed on package, drain water from pasta reserving until needed.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound medium size pasta shells
- 12 tablespoons Challenge Unsalted Butter, divided
- ⅔ cup shallots, diced
- ⅔ cup red bell pepper, diced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 5 cups whole or evaporated milk
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2-3 canned chipotles in adobo sauce, diced
- 1 (7 ounce) can fire roasted diced green chilies, drained
- 2 cups cooked and crumbled bacon, divided
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup canned or fresh diced tomatoes
- ⅛ cup diced cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt, or more if needed
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