Chipotle Smoked Gouda Mac N’ Cheese

Ingredients

• 16 ounces elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 chipotle peppers (seeds removed, super finely chopped)
• 2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from the can of peppers)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted