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Hot Honey Chipotle Mac& Cheese

Recipe from Arsenio Eats, from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 23 October 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A fiery twist on classic comfort food, this mac and cheese blends three melty cheeses with smoky chipotle and a sweet‑spicy hot honey drizzle, delivering bold heat and creamy richness in every bite.

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Hot Honey Chipotle Mac & Cheese by Arsenio Eats, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Prepare the hot honey: combine honey, Frank’s RedHot sauce, and chili flakes in a small saucepan; simmer over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat and set aside.

Cook the pasta

  1. bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until just shy of al dente, about 7–8 minutes; drain and set aside.

  1. Make the cheese sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour to form a roux, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth, about 4–5 minutes.

Season the sauce

  1. stir in chipotle in adobo, the chicken bouillon cube, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute to blend flavors.

Incorporate the cheeses

  1. add mozzarella, fontina, and marble cheddar cheese to the sauce, stirring until fully melted and the sauce is glossy.

  1. Combine pasta and sauce: toss the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce until evenly coated.

Finish the dish

  1. drizzle the prepared hot honey over the mac and cheese, give a gentle stir to distribute, and serve immediately.

Tips while you cook

Prepare the hot honey before the cheese sauce
Make the hot honey mixture first and set it aside.
Cook pasta just shy of al dente
Boil the pasta for 7–8 minutes and drain while it’s still slightly firm.
Whisk continuously when adding milk
Gradually whisk the milk into the roux and stir constantly.
Add all three cheeses together
Combine mozzarella, fontina, and marble cheddar in one step.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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