Name: Red Rocks Mac and Cheese
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
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

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Red Rocks Mac and Cheese

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

All-Purpose Cooking

Grilling & BBQ

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

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Serves 8 servings

Cooking Time 15 minutes

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Ingredients

For the pasta: 8 oz. elbow macaroni 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

2 tsp. Red Rocks Hickory Smoke Seasoning

1 tsp. Rubbed Sage

1 tsp. Mayan Sea Salt

1 tsp. Coarse Black Malabar Pepper

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

1/4 tsp. Red Rocks Hickory Smoke Seasoning

Directions

Step 1 Prepare cheese sauce

Step 2 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 3 Prepare topping and bake

Step 4 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.