macaroni and cheese with a twist
My youngest son and I have been enjoying preparing foods this week we don't often get to eat when the hubby/dad (he's a little picky) is home. Hubby/dad is away for training enjoying room service and lunches with the company big-wigs. He is truly missed and we cannot wait until he is home with us again. This mac and cheese has a nice flavor from the blend of sharp cheddar and pepper jack cheese and not much heat even with the Tabasco. Personally, I would have turned it up a couple more notches but I didn't want to set my son on fire. Adjust the heat to your taste and enjoy.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
We love the combination of cheese in this macaroni and cheese with a twist. Making the homemade creamy cheese sauce is easy to do. Adding pepper jack to the cheddar cheese gives the mac and cheese a bit of zing without too much spice. Bread crumbs on top add a buttery crunch. This recipe is comfort food or a filling side dish.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 - 4 dashes hot pepper sauce
- 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 1/4 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
How To Make macaroni and cheese with a twist
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Step 1Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 6 minutes. -
Step 2Drain and set aside.
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Step 3Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, combine corn starch, salt, pepper, and dry mustard.
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Step 4Stir in milk until smooth.
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Step 5Add butter, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce.
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Step 6Stirring constantly and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 1 minute.
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Step 7Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of sharp cheddar and 1 cup of pepper jack cheese.
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Step 8Stir until the cheese is melted.
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Step 9Add macaroni and stir.
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Step 10Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray. Add the macaroni to the casserole dish.
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Step 11Combine remaining cheeses and bread crumbs.
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Step 12Sprinkle on top of macaroni.
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Step 13Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
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