Jalapeno Popper Mac Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Jalapeno Topping
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Cook Elbow Macaroni
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- 2
Make Cheese Sauce
In the same pot, reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
- 3
Add Milk and Spices
Gradually add milk, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth. Then, stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Combining Ingredients
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
Preparing the Topping
- 5
Mix Jalapeno Topping
In a separate bowl, combine diced jalapenos, cooked and crumbled bacon, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Mix well.
Baking the Dish
- 6
Assemble and Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the mac and cheese into a greased baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the jalapeno topping over the mac and cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the topping is golden and crispy.