jalepeno mac & cheese

Name: Jalepeno Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 pound(s) pasta of choice ( i used ditalini), cooked al dente; 4 tablespoon(s) butter, plus 1/4 tablespoon for onions; 1/2 - large onion, chopped; 4 tablespoon(s) flour; 2 1/2 cup(s) milk, heated; - salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup(s) jalepeno flavored velveeta, cubed; 1 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded (i used extra sharp); - seasoned panko bread crumbs; enough to cover the top of the casserole

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Michelle Bersani =^..^=

East Bridgewater, MA

Updated on Aug 24, 2012

My hubby brought home some jalepeno velveeta cheese one day last week and wanted me to use it in my mac & cheese. This is what I came up with. It's not as spicy as you might think. Hope you enjoy!

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 pound pasta of choice ( i used ditalini), cooked al dente
4 tablespoons butter, plus 1/4 tablespoon for onions
1/2 - large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups milk, heated
- salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup jalepeno flavored velveeta, cubed
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (i used extra sharp)
- seasoned panko bread crumbs; enough to cover the top of the casserole

How To Make jalepeno mac & cheese

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 375F.

Step 2

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large heavy bottomed sauce pan. Add onions and cook on low until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 3

Add the rest of the butter. Once melted, add flour and stir constantly until the paste cooks and bubbles a bit, but don’t let it brown- about 2-4 minutes.
Step 4

Add the hot milk, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens, bring to a boil. Add salt & pepper.
Step 5

Lower heat to medium/low and slowly add cheese, constantly stirring until completely melted.
Step 6

Add cooked pasta to pan and mix with cheese sauce.
Step 7

Transfer mac & cheese to an 8x11 casserole dish.
Step 8

Cover with breadcrumbs. Spray lightly with butter flavored cooking spray.
Step 9

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bread crumbs are golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Let stand for about 15 minutes.
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