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South of the Border Macaroni & Cheese

A zesty, smoky Southwestern macaroni and cheese created with RC Unseasoned Cream Sauce, RC Instant Alfredo Sauce Mix, and RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate, baked under a golden Parmesan bread crumb crust.

Yield / Servings

½ Hotel Pan (2½" deep)

Category

Entrees / Vegetarian

Filed Under: Entrees Vegetarian Sauce Mixes Flavor Concentrates

Ingredients

15 Components
RC Unseasoned Cream Sauce 3 oz.
RC Instant Alfredo Sauce Mix 1 cup
Cold Water 1 qt.
RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate 1 Tbsp.
Elbow Macaroni 1¼ lbs.
Salted Water For boiling 2 qts.
Shredded Cheddar Cheese 3 cups
Parmesan Cheese Grated (1 cup + 2 Tbsp.) 1 cup + 2 Tbsp.
Plain Bread Crumbs ½ cup
Olive Oil 2 oz.
Onion Powder ½ tsp.
Nutmeg ½ tsp.
White Pepper ¼ tsp.
Parsley Flakes ¼ tsp.

Preparation Steps

1
Prepare Creamy Sauce Base

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 3 oz. RC Unseasoned Cream Sauce Mix and 1 cup RC Instant Alfredo Sauce Mix. Pour in 1 quart cold water and mix thoroughly until smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.

2
Infuse Chipotle Seasonings

Blend in ¼ tsp. white pepper, ½ tsp. nutmeg, ½ tsp. onion powder, and 1 Tbsp. RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate. Once the sauce thickens smoothly, remove from heat.

3
Boil Pasta

Simultaneously, bring 2 quarts of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 1¼ lbs. elbow macaroni and cook until al dente. Drain well.

4
Combine & Pan Pan Assembly

Add the hot drained elbow macaroni to the chipotle cheese sauce mixture. Fold in 1 cup Parmesan cheese and 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese until melted. Grease a ½ hotel pan (2½ inches deep) and fill with the macaroni and cheese. Top with a light sprinkle of remaining shredded Cheddar.

5
Top & Bake

In a small bowl, combine 2 oz. olive oil, ½ cup plain bread crumbs, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, and ¼ tsp. parsley flakes. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the pan. Bake in a 350°F oven until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F and the bread crumb topping is golden brown.

Chef Notes & Flavor Customizations

Smoky Heat Control: Incorporating RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate provides rich, authentic smoked pepper warmth and deep color without the seeds, skins, or bitterness of canned adobo peppers.

Southwestern Variations: Fold in black beans, charred sweet corn, diced green chiles, or braised pulled pork before baking for an upscale signature entree.