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Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese
The cheesiest jalapeño popper mac and cheese with extra creamy sauce, chunks of bacon and a crispy, breadcrumb topping.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 - 8
Calories: 419 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup flour
- 1-2 cups milk
- 1 cup cream
- ½ cup cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
For the breadcrumbs
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ cup grated cheese
For the Mac and cheese
- 500 g (1lb) cooked pasta
- 1-2 jalapeños finely chopped
- 8 trips streaky bacon cooked and roughly chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan then stir in the flour.
- Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, then pour in the milk and cream.
- Allow to simmer over low heat, stirring regularly, for a 8-10 minutes until the sauce is thick and smooth.
- Stir in the cheeses and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the breadcrumbs with the oregano and season with salt and pepper. Add a small handful of grated cheese.
- Stir the cooked pasta through the cheese sauce then add the jalapeños and crispy bacon. Transfer to a baking dish then top with the breadcrumbs.
- Place in the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
419kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
626mg
(26%)
Potassium
199mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
979IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
313mg
(31%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 979IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.