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jalapeno mac 'n cheese

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lynnda Cloutier
Mission Viejo, CA

This is a tasty little dish if you like your mac and cheese a little on the spicy side. Don't bother seeding the jalapenos if you like it really spicy.

(1 rating)

Ingredients For jalapeno mac 'n cheese

  • 4 oz. dry elbow macaroni, 1 cup
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp seeded diced jalapenos
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 3/4 cup
  • 2 oz. american cheese, shredded, 3/4 cup
  • salt to taste

How To Make jalapeno mac 'n cheese

  • 1
    Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water as the package directs. Drain.
  • 2
    Melt butter in medium pan, add jalapeno and garlic. Cook til tender, about 3 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk to incorporate. Then stir in cheddar and American cheese.
  • 3
    Cook sauce, stirring frequently til thick and cheese is melted. Stir in cooked macaroni, season with salt.

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