Jalapeno Popper Macaroni and Cheese
Jalapeños are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapeños have a balanced combination of flavor and heat. The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties.
Ingredients:
2/3 of a 16 oz box of pasta cooked according to box directions
2 tbs of butter
2 tbs of flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 tsp salt
8 ox of pepper jack cheese shredded
6 oz of room temp cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 medium jalapeno peppers sliced thin
1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Directions:
In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour. When it is blended and has formed a paste. Whisk in milk slowly. Whisk until smooth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Mix in salt, pepper jack cheese and cream cheese. (save the cheddar for topping)
Mix until smooth and until the sauce has thickened.
Pour sauce over cooked pasta. Mix together and transfer into a medium casserole dish. Top with cheddar cheese, bread crumbs and then jalapeno slices.
Bake at 400 for about 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
From bakeaholicmama.com