Baked Jalapeño Mac & Cheese
User Reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
533 kcal
Baked Jalapeño Mac & Cheese
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Elbow macaroni in a creamy jalapeno cheese sauce topped with a buttery bread crumb topping.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk warmed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 4 ounces jalapeños diced
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
Topping
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain well.
- Meanwhile melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly add milk a bit at a time whisking after each addition until smooth. Once all of the milk is whisked in, add cream cheese, salt, and garlic powder and whisk until smooth. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 ¼ cups cheese, macaroni, and jalapenos.
- Pour into a 2 QT baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Mix butter and breadcrumbs and sprinkle overtop.
- Bake 15-20 minutes or just until crumbs are golden.
Notes
- Shred your own cheese for best results. Pre-shredded cheeses have anti-caking agents to keep them from clumping and they don't always melt smoothly.
- Slowly add milk, a little at a time. It will seem pasty at first, add more milk and then whisk. Continue adding milk and whisking until smooth after each addition.
- Remove sauce from the heat before adding the cheddar cheese.
- I prefer to use jarred, canned or pickled jalapenos in this recipe. If using fresh jalapenos, roasted and seed them first.
- Shred your own cheese for best results. Pre-shredded cheeses have anti-caking agents to keep them from clumping and they don't always melt smoothly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
533
(27%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
597mg
(25%)
Potassium
345mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1126IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
338mg
(34%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 597mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1126IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 338mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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