Jalepeno Mac & Cheese
By
Michelle Bersani =^..^=
@kitikat
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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!
Hope you enjoy!
Ingredients
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1/2 lbpasta of choice ( i used ditalini), cooked al dente
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4 Tbspbutter, plus 1/4 tablespoon for onions
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1/2large onion, chopped
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4 Tbspflour
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2 1/2 cmilk, heated
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·salt and pepper, to taste
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1 cjalepeno flavored velveeta, cubed
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1 ccheddar cheese, shredded (i used extra sharp)
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·seasoned panko bread crumbs; enough to cover the top of the casserole
How to Make Jalepeno Mac & Cheese
- Pre-heat oven to 375F.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large heavy bottomed sauce pan.
Add onions and cook on low until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. - 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. - Add the hot milk, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens, bring to a boil.
Add salt & pepper. - Lower heat to medium/low and slowly add cheese, constantly stirring until completely melted.
- Add cooked pasta to pan and mix with cheese sauce.
- Transfer mac & cheese to an 8x11 casserole dish.
- Cover with breadcrumbs.
Spray lightly with butter flavored cooking spray. - Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bread crumbs are golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
Let stand for about 15 minutes.
About Jalepeno Mac & Cheese
Course/Dish: Other Main Dishes Side Casseroles
Main Ingredient: Pasta
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Other Tag: For Kids
