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Pimiento Mac and Cheese
The basic elbow pasta gets an upgrade with pimiento cheese and chili pepper for a Southern spin on the classic mac.
Makes 6 servings
½ cup unsalted butter1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced1 small Fresno chile pepper, seeded and diced½ cup diced yellow onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 cups whole milk2 teaspoons kosher1 teaspoon ground black pepper1½ cups pimiento cheese1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions½ cup crushed buttery round crackers½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheeseGarnish: ground black pepper
