The Neelys' Spicy Macaroni and Cheese with Chorizo

Name: The Neelys' Spicy Macaroni and Cheese with Chorizo
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Ingredients: 1 lb. penne pasta; 4 c. cherry tomatoes; olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 package chorizo; 6 tbsp. butter; 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 4 c. milk; 1 tsp. dry mustard; 1 tbsp. Hot sauce; 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 2 c. shredded Monterey Pepper Jack cheese; 1 c. shredded sharp white cheddar cheese; 2 can Fried onions

Published: Nov 3, 2009

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Ingredients

1 lb. penne pasta
4 cups cherry tomatoes
olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 package chorizo
6 Tbsp. butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 Tbsp. Hot sauce
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 cups shredded Monterey Pepper Jack cheese
1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
2 can Fried onions

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Step 2Cook the pasta in salted, boiling water until al dente. Drain in a colander.
3. Step 3Place the cherry tomatoes on a sheet tray; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, or until visibly plump and softened.
4. Step 4Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add two teaspoons of olive oil and sauté the chorizo until crisp. Remove.
5. Step 5Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for one minute. Whisk in the warmed milk and bring to a boil; continue to whisk constantly as the mixture will thicken as the heat increases. Continue to stir while adding the dry mustard, salt, pepper, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. In a bowl, mix the cheeses together and stir into the mixture, reserving 1/2 cup for the topping. Add the chorizo and roasted cherry tomatoes.
6. Step 6Add the drained pasta into the cheese sauce and mix well. Pour into a 3-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with reserved cheese.
7. Step 7Top the casserole with the fried onions and bake for 35 minutes.