Spicy Cheesy Mac N Cheese

Spicy Cheesy Mac N Cheese

1 lb dried pasta, penne, elbow, etc.
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup Harissa, Cayenne, Chipotle, or Jalapeño Oil
¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
½ tsp dry mustard
1 tsp sea salt
1 cups milk
1 cup chicken stock
1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups grated mozzarella


Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions to just aldente. Drain and set aside.  Whisk olive oil and flour together in a deep saucepan, then place over medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes then add in pepper, mustard and sea salt, stirring to combine. Slowly pour in milk and chicken stock, whisking sauce until smooth and blended.  Add half the cheese and begin stirring until melted and smooth, then stir all the remaining cheese, except ¼ cup. Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat the pasta. completely. and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top before serving.  Store any leftovers in an airtight container for in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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