Chili mac and cheese!
Take two comfort food favorites and combine them into one cheesy skillet.
Mac and Cheese + Chili
Who can resist two favorite comfort foods combined into one?
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The result is the ideal meal to keep you warm on a chilly night.
Tasty Skillet Recipe
Id also recommend using a large skillet to cook the beef and vegetables.
The sizzling cheese will work better than any dinner bell to bring friends and family to the table.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta until al dente.
Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large (12-inch) oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
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Add the onions and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the flour and cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbly and slightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Slowly whisk the milk into the butter-flour mixture.
Once all the milk is added, bring to a simmer.
Whisk frequently and scrape along the bottom of the pan, so it doesn’t burn.
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Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly and seems creamy, 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat, and add the shredded cheese and mustard.
Stir until the cheese has melted.
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Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
Mix until evenly combine, then transfer back to the skillet used to cook the chili.
(Or transfer to a baking dish if your skillet isn’t big enough.)
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Sprinkle evenly over top the chili mac and cheese.
Leftovers can be kept refrigerated for about a week.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave, or larger amounts in a low oven.
Aaron Hutcherson
Aaron Hutcherson
Aaron Hutcherson
