Elevate your classic mac and cheese with a spicy twist by incorporating Clawson Caribbean Blazer Cheddar Cheese, infused with Scotch Bonnet chili relish. This creamy, fiery dish is perfect for those seeking comfort food with a kick.
Ingredients:
- 12 oz large elbow pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups whole milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dry mustard powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups shredded Clawson Caribbean Blazer Cheddar Cheese
- Hot sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions:
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; add salt, black pepper, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Reduce heat to low; add shredded cheeses in batches, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Fold in cooked pasta until evenly coated with the cheese sauce.
- Serve immediately, adding hot sauce if desired.
Clawson Caribbean Blazer Cheddar Cheese is available at Oryana Community Co-op, your local source for specialty cheeses and quality ingredients. Visit Oryana to enhance your culinary creations with this unique, spicy cheddar.
This Recipe is adapted from Spicy Southern Kitchen
