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Mango Habanero Mac and Cheese Recipe

Provolone and habanero cheddar create a Mango Habanero Mac and Cheese that requires little effort while offering an abundance of flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Entree, Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Pasta
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 2 Cups Whole Milk
  • 3/4 cup Red Apple Smoked Provolone, grated or chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup Henning’s Cheddar Mango Fire Cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Crispy fried onions to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the pasta according to package directions.

Prepare the sauce

  • Pre heat your milk in the microwave for 45 seconds - just enough to take the chill out of it.
  • Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat and let it heat until it becomes foamy.
  • Mix in flour. Make sure flour and butter are fully combined before moving to the next step. 
  • Slowly add warmed milk to the butter mixture 1/4 cup at a time. Whisk it continually until combined.
  • Once all of the milk is incorporated, continue to heat the sauce while stirring. Do not let it boil. The sauce is ready for the cheese when you rub a small amount between your fingers and it feels silky.
  • Remove from heat and gradually add your cheese a little at a time until it’s melted and mixed into the sauce.
  • Once the cheese is incorporated, use a cooked noodle to taste your sauce. If it doesn’t taste cheesy enough try adding a little salt to bring out the flavor.
  • Combine your noodles and sauce.
  • Garnish with crispy onions and serve