"The BEST Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese you'll ever try! Extra creamy, loaded with bacon, cream cheese, jalapeños, and kicked up a notch with TABASCO® Sauce, this delicious and easy mac and cheese is sure..."
INGREDIENTS
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16 oz elbow macaroni (cooked (or other tubular pasta))
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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6 tbsp unsalted butter
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2 jalapeños (seeded, membranes removed, and diced)
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1/3 cup all purpose flour
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3 cups whole milk
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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6 oz cream cheese (cut into cubes)
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2 tsp TABASCO® Sauce
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4 cups sharp cheddar cheese ( shredded)
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1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
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12 oz bacon (cooked and crumbled)
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1 1/2 cups panko crumbs
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4 tbsp butter (melted)
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
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1/4 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)