Chili Mac & Cheese Bowl Recipe
The REAL DEAL chili mac for ya! Our house-made mac & cheese covered with piping hot chili and shredded cheddar, with your choice of raw, grilled, chipotle or crispy fried onions, and sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Chili Mac & Cheese Bowl
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Macaroni
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Make the Cheese Sauce
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for about 1 minute until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk, and cook until the mixture thickens. Stir in 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, and season with salt and black pepper. Mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- 3
Combine Mac and Cheese
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring gently to coat the pasta evenly.
- 4
Prepare the Chili
In a separate pot, heat the chili over medium heat until warmed through.
- 5
Assemble the Bowl
In serving bowls, layer the mac and cheese, followed by a generous spoonful of chili on top. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- 6
Add Toppings
Top with your choice of raw, grilled, chipotle, or crispy fried onions, and a dollop of sour cream.
