Best 2 Contest Winning Pepper Jack Mac Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING PEPPER JACK MAC

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When I want to make something hearty, creamy and cheesy, I go with this dish. It's comfort food at its finest. -Rianna Styx, Libertyville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
TOPPING:
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup cheddar french-fried onions, crushed

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside., In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, pepper and Worcestershire sauce until smooth; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted. Stir macaroni into cheese mixture., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, bacon, Parmesan cheese and onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 859 calories, Fat 64g fat (37g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

PEPPER JACK TURKEY MAC #SP5

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Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. This is a zesty way to mix a family favorite of Tex Mex and Mac n Cheese together.

Provided by Mhack

Categories Pasta Shells

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

20 ounces Simply Macaroni & Cheese
1 lb ground turkey
2 cups corn and black bean salsa
1 -2 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 -2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

Fix Simply Potatoes Mac and Cheese according to directions.
In a large skillet, brown ground turkey on medium high to high heat until no longer pink.
Lower heat to low/medium low, add salsa and ground cumin (add cumin to your own taste) and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Add Simply Potatoes Mac and Cheese to turkey mixture and stir.
Add in one cup of pepper jack cheese, stir until melted.
Once pepper jack is melted, if desired add remaining cheese in small amounts until desired consistency and all pepper jack is melted.
Optional: Salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.3, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 218.1, Carbohydrate 0.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 29.3