Creamy Chili Mac & Cheese

Two comfort foods team up for the most delicious meal your family will devour! I used left over chili but you can make it fresh or use canned, if you want.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°

Step 2

Cook the pasta in salted water just until al dente, should only take about 6 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

In a sauce pan add the butter. When melted add the flour and whisk together about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Whisk in the milk and cream until everything is smooth. Then whisk in 2 cups of the cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Add all seasonings, stir, then add the elbow macaroni and stir until well mixed.

Step 5

Add the macaroni to a greased 9x13 baking dish

Step 6

Scoop the chili down the middle and carefully stir in, it doesn’t have to be thoroughly mixed, just a little. Add the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top.

Step 7

Cover with foil (tip! spray the foil with nonstick spray first so the cheese doesn’t stick)

Step 8

Bake 25 minutes if you’re using cold chili. Bake 10 minutes if the chili is room temperature.

Step 9

If desired you can put it under the broiler a minute or 2 to brown the cheese, just watch it so it doesn’t burn