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 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2 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.

Step 3 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.

Step 4 Combine sauce and pasta. Pour into a greased 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 5 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.