Chili Mac and Cheese

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 40 Min

Talk about taking comfort food to a whole new level. This recipe combines two tried-and-true favorites: chili and macaroni and cheese. The result is one beefy, cheesy, casserole that's good till the very last bite. Oh, and did we mention it's got a crispy topping?

What You'll Need

1 pound elbow macaroni
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
2 (15-ounce) cans chili with beans
1 cup French-fried onions

What to Do

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large pot, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
In the same pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour, mustard, salt, and pepper; mix well. Gradually add milk and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add 2 cups cheese and continue stirring until melted. Remove from heat and stir in macaroni. Spoon mixture into baking dish.
Pour chili evenly over macaroni and cheese, and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Sprinkle French-fried onions over top.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until heated through and golden.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 884
Calories from Fat 415
Total Fat 46g 71 %
Saturated Fat 26g 131 %
Trans Fat 0.7g 0 %
Protein 33g 66 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 121mg 40 %
Sodium 1,677mg 70 %
Total Carbohydrates 86g 29 %
Dietary Fiber 8.8g 35 %
Sugars 8.1g 0 %

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toniretman 5006408

Jul 11, 2017

very good. easy to make and husband loved it

grandmamo

Feb 14, 2017

Made this a couple nights ago. I had leftover chili so used that instead of the chili beans. Otherwise followed the recipe exactly. It tasted good and had a little "zing" that plain macaroni and cheese doesn't have. I'll make it again.