A Gentleman's Comfort Food!

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I’ve always been a BIG fan of the Mac and Cheese so today when treating myself with a little not so good for you tailgating feast, I decided to create my own recipe for a MANly Macaroni and Cheese. A Reynolds Still exclusive!

Reynolds Still Chorizo Mac and Cheese

1 Lb. Elbow Macaroni

6 cups water

1 Tbsp. Sea Salt

5 oz. Pork Chorizo (Cacique)

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

6 Tbsp. Butter

½ Cup Flour

2 Cups Warmed Half and Half

2 Cups Warmed Milk

2 Cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar

16 oz Velveeta 2 % Milk Processed Cheese

1 Tbsp Ground Mustard

1 Tbsp Worcestershire

Salt and Pepper to taste

½ cup Seasoned Bread crumbs

½ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large pot of boiling water, add salt and cook the pasta to al dente.

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While the pasta and chorizo are cooking, in a separate pot melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and slowly add the warm milk, Worcestershire, ground mustard, salt/pepper, sharp cheddar and processed cheeses whisking until well blended.  Add cooked chorizo sausage and al dente macaroni mixing thoroughly with béchamel cheese sauce.

Add mixture to 9 x 13 baking dish topping with seasoned bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Remove from oven and rest for five minutes before serving.

Bon Appetit' Ya'll!

Best Regards,

Reynolds