Jalapeno Popper Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Jalapeno Popper Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 1 pound cellentani pasta noodles; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 diced jalapeño; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups whole milk; 1 ½ cups heavy cream; 4 ounces cream cheese; ½ pound white American cheese diced; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground white pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 6 trips cooked diced bacon; ¼ pound white American cheese sliced

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
6 people
Calories
953 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Jalapeno Popper Macaroni and Cheese

Mason Duncan

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Jalapeno Popper Macaroni and Cheese! This macaroni and cheese tastes just like a jalapeño popper!! Loaded up with fresh jalapeño. Bits of crispy bacon. And the homemade sauce is made ultra creamy by adding cream cheese! You will never want another macaroni and cheese again once you try this one!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound cellentani pasta noodles, or noodle of choice
3 tablespoons butter
1 diced jalapeño, seeds and membranes removed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 ½ cups heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
½ pound white American cheese diced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
6 trips cooked diced bacon
¼ pound white American cheese sliced

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium-sized pot cook the 1 pound cellentani pasta noodles, according to the package directions. Remove from heat when the noodles are just before al dente (they will still have a slight bite to them). Drain noodles and set aside.
In a large saucepan melt the 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the 1 diced jalapeño, and cook for about a minute. Whisk in the 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour to create a thick paste. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the flour mixture turns slightly brown.
Gradually whisk in the 1 ½ cups whole milk and 1 ½ cups heavy cream. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 3 minutes to thicken.
Add in the 4 ounces cream cheese and stir until cream cheese is melted and smooth. Add in the ½ pound white American cheese diced , and continue stirring while the cheese melts.
Stir in the 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground white pepper, and ½ teaspoon ground cumin, and continue cooking the sauce until it's creamy and smooth and all the cheese is melted.
Pour the noodles into the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Fold in the 6 strips cooked diced bacon.
Pour half of the noodles into the preapred baking dish. Place a layer of ¼ pound white American cheese sliced down, then top with the remaining noodles. Bake uncovered for about 15 minutes.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 953kcal (48%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 64g (98%) Saturated Fat 36g (180%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 180mg (60%) Sodium 1629mg (68%) Potassium 475mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1973IU (39%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 747mg (75%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 953 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	953kcal	48%
Carbohydrates	68g	23%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	64g	98%
Saturated Fat	36g	180%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	18g	90%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	180mg	60%
Sodium	1629mg	68%
Potassium	475mg	10%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1973IU	39%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	747mg	75%
Iron	2mg	11%