Creamy Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese Recipe
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4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
682 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese Recipe
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This jalapeno popper mac and cheese recipe is extra creamy with loads of cheese, bacon and jalapeno peppers, with just the right amount of spice. This is a no-bake version. Come and get it!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound noodles I used cavatapi, but you can use similar noodles
- 8 lices Bacon chopped
- 3 Jalapeno peppers chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup Crema or sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce or more, as desired!
- 8 ounces Monterrey Jack cheese shredded
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- FOR GARNISH: Extra jalapeno slices, spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the bacon and jalapeno peppers in a pan until the bacon becomes crispy, about 6-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve, saving the bacon grease in the pan.
- While the bacon and jalapeno peppers are cooking, boil the noodles in salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes or so.
- Stir the butter into the pan and let it melt with the rendered bacon fat over medium-low heat.
- Stir in the flour until a roux forms. Cook it about 5 minutes, until it starts to brown.
- Add the milk and sour cream and stir until it thickens up, only a few minutes.
- Add the cream cheese, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper and hot sauce and swirl until the cream cheese melts through.
- Add the shredded cheese a bit at a time, swirling until all of the cheese is incorporated.
- Drain the noodles, then stir them and the reserved bacon and jalapenos into the pan until they are completely covered.
- Garnish and serve!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
682kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
726mg
(30%)
Potassium
318mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1460IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
7.4mg
(8%)
Calcium
528mg
(53%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 682 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 682kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1460IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 53% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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