Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely minced
1 tsp adobo sauce (set aside)
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained or 1 (14 1/2 oz) can with jalapenos
2 cups macaroni , cooked al dente
2 cups reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
cooking spray
3 tbsp dry breadcrumbs
1 tbsp butter, melted
1/8 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded , lightly sprinkle on top (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Boil 2 cups macaroni according to package (do not overcook), drain.
Reserve 1 adobo sauce and set aside.
Finely chop 2 chipotle peppers, onions and green peppers.
Melt butter in heavy pot over med-high heat, toss chopped ingredients and stir.
Cook until onion is tender, then sprinkle with 2 T of flour.
Allow to cook for about 30 SECONDS then reduce to medium.
Stir in the can of diced tomatoes w/chilies- aka Rotel (I used tomatoes with jalapenos instead).
Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens.
Now add the reserved adobo, cottage cheese, milk, cheddar, parmesan, macaroni and egg, stir well and pour mixture into casserole dish.
Melt tablespoon of butter and add breadcrumbs, stir until breadcrumbs are moist, sprinkle mixture over pasta.
You can also lightly sprinkle some more shredded cheddar over it before baking for 30 minutes until browned.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	433.68 Kcal (1816 kJ)
Calories from fat	192.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.38g	33%
Cholesterol	93.78mg	31%
Sodium	611.14mg	25%
Potassium	249.37mg	5%
Total Carbs	37.64g	13%
Sugars	5.65g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.46g	10%
Protein	23.37g	47%
Vitamin C	17.4mg	29%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	43%
Iron	8.8mg	49%
Calcium	437.1mg	44%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.32 Kcal (675 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.95g	33%
Cholesterol	34.88mg	31%
Sodium	227.33mg	25%
Potassium	92.76mg	5%
Total Carbs	14g	13%
Sugars	2.1g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.91g	10%
Protein	8.69g	47%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	43%
Iron	3.3mg	49%
Calcium	162.6mg	44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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