12 January 2026
Crispy Sausage Chipotle Mac and Cheese
John GS adapted by JojoM
Crispy sausage chipotle mac and cheese with three cheeses and a bubbling, golden top. Rich, smoky comfort food for a crowd.
Crispy Sausage Chipotle Mac and Cheese
Crispy sausage chipotle mac and cheese is rich, smoky comfort food with a bubbling, golden cheese crust.
Why This Recipe Works
Browning the sausage builds depth, while the roux keeps the sauce thick and glossy. Mixing three cheeses gives melt and stretch, and grilling at the end adds a crunchy top.
Ingredients Overview
Chipotle adds smoky heat, gruyere and cheddar bring sharpness, and mozzarella adds stretch. Conchiglioni holds plenty of sauce.
How to Make It
Crisp the sausage, make the sauce, cook the pasta al dente, then combine and grill until bubbling and golden. Serve straight away.
Tips and Storage
If reheating, add a splash of milk to loosen the sauce and warm gently.
Crispy Sausage Chipotle Mac and Cheese
John GS adapted by JojoMCrispy sausage chipotle mac and cheese with three cheeses and a bubbling, golden top. Rich, smoky comfort food for a crowd.
Chef's Tips
Cook pasta very al dente so it finishes under the grill without softening too much.
Add pasta water gradually to keep the sauce glossy.
Use mild or hot chipotle paste depending on heat preference.
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Ingredients
USMetric
Chipotle Sausage Sauce
Pasta
Instructions
Crisp the Sausage
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Break up sausages and cook for 4 to 6 minutes until golden and crisp.
- 3
Add garlic and chipotle paste and cook for 30 seconds.
Make the Sauce
- 1
Add butter and melt, then stir in flour.
- 2
Add warm milk gradually, whisking until smooth.
- 3
Season with salt and pepper and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
Cook the Pasta
- 1
Cook pasta 2 to 3 minutes less than the package directions.
- 2
Reserve pasta water, drain, and cool under cold water.
Combine and Grill
- 1
Preheat the grill to high.
- 2
Stir 100 g of each cheese into the sauce until melted.
- 3
Whisk in pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- 4
Fold in pasta and add more water if needed.
- 5
Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- 6
Grill for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Serve
- 1
Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Comments & Reviews
Toby R.
12/16/2025
Made this tonight and it went down a treat.
Martin E.
12/14/2025
Absolute banger. The crunchy top was unreal.
Jade P.
12/14/2025
The chipotle is perfect. Everyone loved it.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories 760
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40g51%
Saturated Fat 16g80%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 135mg45%
Sodium 980mg43%
Total Carbohydrates 68g25%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Sugars 7g
Protein 32g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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