BACON AND PEPPER JACK MAC & CHEESE
Cheesy, creamy and smoky, this not a traditional macaroni and cheese recipe. We really loved the bits of bacon throughout the mac and cheese. The jalapeno adds a mild spice, but it's not overwhelming. When looking for a special treat for the family, make sure to add this recipe to your menu. Creamy and delicious!
Provided by Diane Rodriguez
Categories Pasta
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Set aside on a paper lined plate to cool, then chop.
- 2. While bacon is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain. Rinse so it doesn't stick together and set aside.
- 3. Add the butter to the bacon drippings. When the butter melts, add in the onion and jalapeno. Cook until soft.
- 4. Add the minced garlic and cook another minute or so, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 5. Add the flour to the skillet. Stir and cook just for a minute. Add in the chicken broth and half/half or cream. Bring up to a simmer, stirring until sauce thickens.
- 6. Once sauce thickens, add in the cream cheese and pepper jack. Stir until melted.
- 7. Add in the cooked pasta and stir to coat all the pasta. Add in the chopped bacon and stir. Adjust seasonings with the salt and pepper and serve.
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Akhyam Tariq
akhyam.t@yahoo.comI made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious. The only change I made was to use sharp cheddar cheese instead of pepper jack. It was still really good.
Feria
feria11@hotmail.comThis was so good! I added some diced tomatoes and green peppers to it and it was even better. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Judit
judit@gmail.comI made this for my family and they loved it. It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Irfan Ullah Shah
u-irfan@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! I used a different type of pasta and it turned out great. Thanks for sharing!
Nelson K Moyo
moyo.n@gmail.comI made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious. The only change I made was to use sharp cheddar cheese instead of pepper jack. It was still really good.
Ajmal Ali
a@aol.comThis was so good! I added some diced tomatoes and green peppers to it and it was even better. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Adam Tope
atope@hotmail.frI made this for my family and they loved it. It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Eman Almograbi
eman-a42@hotmail.comThis was a great recipe! I used a different type of pasta and it turned out great. Thanks for sharing!
shii mwaniki
mwanikishii@yahoo.comI made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious. The only change I made was to use sharp cheddar cheese instead of pepper jack. It was still really good.
Islam Amjad0000
i.amjad000059@hotmail.comThis was so good! I added some diced tomatoes and green peppers to it and it was even better. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Salm Salm
s_salm63@hotmail.co.ukI made this for my family and they loved it. It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
BLACK SHADOW GAMAR
b.gamar17@hotmail.co.ukThis was a great recipe! I used a different type of pasta and it turned out great. Thanks for sharing!
Raees usama
usama.r45@hotmail.comI made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious. The only change I made was to use sharp cheddar cheese instead of pepper jack. It was still really good.
Arianna Perez
p.arianna@hotmail.co.ukThis was so good! I added some diced tomatoes and green peppers to it and it was even better. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Ml Ml
ml17@aol.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend it!
Brendon Strydom
brendon-s@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The bacon and pepper jack cheese added a lot of flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.