Name: ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeques Jalapeño Mac & Cheese Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cups elbow macaroni; 2 to taste jalapeños, diced; 4 tbs butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups milk; 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 cup bread crumbs

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Indulge in our Jalapeño Mac & Cheese, a creamy and decadent blend of al dente pasta enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce, infused with the perfect kick of spicy jalapeños. Topped with a golden, crispy breadcrumb crust, this dish is a comforting classic with a bold twist that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cook the Pasta

In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens.

Make the Cheese Sauce

Once the sauce has thickened, reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and smooth. Add the diced jalapeños, salt, black pepper, and paprika, mixing well.

Add Cheeses and Spices

Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well combined.

Combine Pasta and Sauce

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish and top with bread crumbs.

Prepare for Baking

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Bake

Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve hot.

Serve

elbow macaroni

jalapeños, diced

butter

all-purpose flour

milk

cheddar cheese, shredded

cream cheese, softened

salt

black pepper

paprika

bread crumbs

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Make Jalapeño Mac & Cheese Recipe in just 45m. Indulge in our Jalapeño Mac & Cheese, a creamy and decadent blend of al dente pasta enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce, infused with the perfect kick of spicy jalapeños. Topped with a golden, crispy breadcrumb crust, this dish is a comforting classic with a bold twist that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Jalapeño Mac & Cheese Recipe

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