Name: Macaroni and Cheese with Garlic Bread Crumbs, Plain and Chipotle
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Serves 8 adults plus 10 children as part of a buffet
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs; 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo; 1/2 stick unsalted butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; 1 pound macaroni; 2 pounds extra-sharp Cheddar (preferably white), grated

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Macaroni and Cheese with Garlic Bread Crumbs, Plain and ChipotleQuentin Bacon

We make half of this mac 'n' cheese plain, for kids, and into the other half we stir some chipotle chiles to give it a grown-up kick. Any tubular pasta will do, but we like to use cavatappi, a ridged, spiral macaroni that lends the dish a particularly festive air.

Cook's note:

• Macaroni and cheese may be made 2 days ahead, put into casseroles, cooled completely, and chilled, covered. Do not add bread crumbs until ready to bake. (Baking may take longer than 30 minutes.)

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