Chorizo Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients

  • 1 Lb. Elbow Macaroni
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp. Sea Salt
  • 5 oz. Pork Chorizo (Cacique)
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 6 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1/2 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
  • 1/2 cup Seasoned Bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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

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.