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Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese
4.9 from 24 votes

Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese

This quick Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese is the fastest way to feed your spicy macaroni and cheese cravings! It's ultra creamy, with just the right amount of spicy kick!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 4595 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. elbow macaroni $1.80, uncooked
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil $0.02
  • 1 clove garlic $0.08, minced
  • 1 cup milk $0.25
  • 4 oz. cream cheese $0.93
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese $0.42, grated
  • 1/2 cup sour cream $0.43
  • 1 4 oz. can jalapeño $0.89, sliced
  • 1 4 oz. can green chiles $0.89, diced, mild
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese $1.25, shredded

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and then add the pasta. Let it continue to boil until it is soft (about 10 minutes).
  2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a medium sauce pot, cook the garlic in vegetable oil for about 1-2 minutes or just until soft and fragrant. Add the milk, cream cheese, and grated parmesan. Continue to stir and cook over medium heat until the cream cheese is warm and softened. Use a whisk to stir the ingredients together until smooth.
  3. Turn the heat down to low and then whisk in the sour cream. Drain the jalapenos and green chiles and then stir into the sauce. Taste the sauce and add 1/4 tsp of salt if needed.
  4. When the pasta is finished cooking, drain it in a colander. Return the drained pasta to the pot (heat turned off), pour the sauce over top, and stir until well mixed. Sprinkle the shredded pepper jack over top and then stir in. The heat from the sauce and noodles should be enough to melt the cheese. Serve hot!

Notes

  • *I used Dreamfield pasta as a feeble attempt to make this not so unhealthy. *eye roll*

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 459.5kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 49.33g (16%) Protein 16.47g (33%) Fat 21.97g (34%) Sodium 764.92mg (32%) Fiber 2.63g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 4595

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 459.5kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 49.33g 16%
Protein 16.47g 33%
Fat 21.97g 34%
Sodium 764.92mg 32%
Fiber 2.63g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.