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Red Rocks Mac and Cheese

Red Rocks Mac and Cheese

Red Rocks Mac and Cheese

Recipe By Kaeli Sandhoff, Savory Spice—Southlands/Aurora, CO

Yields

8 servings

Cooking Time

15 Minutes

Recipe By Kaeli Sandhoff, Savory Spice—Southlands/Aurora, CO

This classic homemade comfort food dish gets a smoky barbecue twist with one of our customer favorite BBQ rubs.

Ingredients

For the pasta:

8 oz. elbow macaroni

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter





1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups whole milk

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup crushed tomatoes

For the topping:

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese


Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Red Rocks Hickory Smoke Seasoning

    Our favorite hickory smoked seasoning that's best used with your favorite cuts of red meat. Apply this hickory seasoning rub all over the red meat ...

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  • Rubbed Sage

    A woody, warm-flavored herb seasoning that's probably most used in stuffings served during the holidays. However, dry rubbed sage is also a great s...

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  • Mayan Sea Salt

    This sea salt has a clean appearance and flavor, but is also an interesting tie to the ancient Mayan way of life. Straight from the sea to your tab...

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  • Coarse Black Malabar Pepper

    Bold, well-rounded, and fruity flavor. These coarse ground peppercorns make a hearty black pepper for a variety of recipes. Season your favorite me...

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Directions

Step 1: Prepare cheese sauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tsp. of Red Rocks Hickory Smoke Seasoning and the sage, salt, and pepper. Whisk in flour until mixture is smooth. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring until mixture has thickened. Add cheddar and Parmesan, and stir until cheeses are melted. Remove from heat and stir in crushed tomatoes. Combine sauce and pasta. Pour into a greased 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2: Prepare topping and bake

In a small bowl, thoroughly combine melted butter, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and remaining 1/4 tsp. Red Rocks Hickory Smoke Seasoning. Top pasta with seasoned crumbs and bake until sauce is bubbling and topping is golden brown, about 15 to 20 min.

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