Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese
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Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese is yummy cheesy Super Bowl side dish with chunks of cream cheese, crispy bacon and spicy jalapenos in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Bacon , cooked and crumbled
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese
- 4 ounces mozzarella
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar , divided
- 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounces
- 2 jalapeños , diced
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Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Shred the cheeses, keeping 2 cups of the cheddar off to the side for the topping.
- Cut cream cheese in to small cubes. Dice jalapenos, discard seeds.
- Cook the pasta then let it sit in the water an extra 10 minutes (this will help it avoid soaking up the cheese sauce) before draining and rinsing gently.
- Place the bacon in a large pan over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Leave 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan; discard the rest of the fat.
- Add the butter, flour, mustard, cayenne and paprika and whisk together until fully combined, cook for an additional 15 seconds.
- Add the milk slowly while whisking to keep the mixture well combined.
- Add in the salt and pepper and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat.
- Remove 1 cup of the milk mixture and let cool for a 3-5 minutes in the refrigerator in a larger glass measuring cup or bowl.
- Add the egg to the cooled milk and whisk it well until fully combined.
- Turn the heat on the pot back on to medium-low.
- Slowly pour the egg and milk mixture into the rest of the milk while whisking very well.
- Add in the Monterey jack, mozzarella and 1 cup of the sharp cheddar and whisk until combined.
- Add the rinsed macaroni and half of the bacon pieces back into the pot and toss with the cheese sauce. Stir in cream cheese chunks and half of the diced jalapenos.
- Pour into a 9x13 baking dish and top with the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapenos.
- Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
630kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
851mg
(35%)
Potassium
409mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1491IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
508mg
(51%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 630 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 630kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 851mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1491IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 508mg | 51% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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