Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
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Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
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Jalapeno Mac and Cheese is a delicious, easy, versatile and crowd-pleasing side dish that compliments a variety of meals. The jalapenos give this macaroni a unique flavor without making it overly spicy.
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Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz) box elbow macaroni
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ⅓ cup pickled jalapenos, diced
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Return the pasta pot to the stove over medium heat. Add the butter to the pot, swirling to melt. Sprinkle with the flour and whisk to combine. Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture turns a golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Then, add the milk, whisking to remove any lumps. Add the dijon mustard, hot sauce, salt and pepper, whisking to combine. Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add all but ½ cup of the shredded cheese to the pot with the milk, stirring to combine and continuing to cook and stir until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Add the jalapenos, stirring to combine. Then, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cooked pasta. (At this point you can eat the macaroni as is or proceed with the directions to bake it.)
- Spread the macaroni and cheese into a greased casserole dish and top with the reserved ½ cup of cheese. Bake at 425 for 20-25 minutes, then cool for 5 minutes prior to serving.
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Notes
- My family likes the top and edges of the mac and cheese to be a bit brown. If this doesn't happen during baking, I'll broil it for 2-5 minutes before serving to give the top a little color.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
494mg
(21%)
Potassium
135mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
631IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
345mg
(35%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 631IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 345mg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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