Double Jack Mac Recipe
"This was a recipe that came about when I asked my two sisters what they would like to see added to traditional Mac and Cheese to make it a little special. One said Pepper Jack Cheese and the other said black beans. I liked both of the ideas and this is the result. The black beans add color and nutrition. The Pepper Jack cheese adds zip and fun.—Andrea Johnson, Freeport, Illinois..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound small pasta shells
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2-1/2 cups 2% milk
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4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
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1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1 cup (4 ounces) shredded pepper Jack cheese
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1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
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8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
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1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
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Additional minced fresh cilantro
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