Texas Pete Crazy Creamy Chipotle Mac 'N Cheese

Ingredients:

• • 1/2 Pound of Elbow Macaroni, uncooked
• • 1 Cup (8 Ounces) of Whole Milk
• • 2  Cups (8 Ounces) of White American cheese, shredded or cubed
• • 1/2 Tbsp of Creole Mustard
• • 2 Tbsp of Texas Pete Chipotle Hot Sauce
• • 1/2 tsp of Kosher Salt
• • 1/4 tsp of Black Pepper
• • 2 Tbsp of Bacon, cooked, crumbled
• • 1 Tbsp of Cilantro, chopped
• • 1 tsp of Unsalted butter
• • 1/2 Cup of Panko Bread Crumbs

Procedure:

1. Spray a 1 1/2 quart oven-proof casserole dish with nonstick spray; set aside. Preheat broiler.
2. Cook Macaroni according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Melt milk and cheese in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in mustard, Texas Pete Chipotle Hot Sauce, salt and pepper.
4. Add cooked macaroni, bacon and cilantro to cheese sauce. Stir until well combined.
5. Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish and smooth the top.
6. Melt the butter in a small skillet. Add panko and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle buttered panko evenly over the top of mac 'n cheese.
7. Place casserole under broiler; broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until top is golden brown. Serve immediately.