Craving a dish that combines cheesy comfort with a touch of spicy heat? Look no further than the enticing "Jalapeno Mac and Cheese." This fusion of creamy macaroni and cheese with the zesty kick of fresh jalapenos creates a delightful culinary symphony. Whether you prefer a mild warmth or an invigorating burst of flavor, this recipe offers the perfect balance of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Join us as we explore the secrets behind crafting the ultimate "Jalapeno Mac and Cheese," a dish that is sure to become a hit at your next gathering or a comforting treat for a cozy night in.
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JALAPENO-BACON MAC & CHEESE
All my dishes use ingredients that are usually sitting in the fire department pantry. I just adjust amounts depending on how many people we have on duty that day. This is always popular. -Nick Kaczor, New Hudson, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook macaroni according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and mustard. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in jalapenos and 3 cups cheese until cheese is melted., Reserve 1/4 cup crumbled bacon; stir remaining bacon into sauce., Drain macaroni and return to pot; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese and reserved bacon. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Fat 34g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
JALAPENO MAC AND CHEESE
Many years ago after I had had knee surgery, a friend brought me a big casserole of mac and cheese along with the recipe. I have fiddled with the recipe over the years, most recently adding jalapenos at the request of my son. What an awesome spicy twist! -Teresa Gustafson, Elkton, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h25m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker., Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add jalapenos; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add to slow cooker. Stir in the cheeses, milk, soups, mayonnaise and pepper., Cook, covered, on low for 3 hours or until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. Melt remaining butter; stir in crackers. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
JALAPENO POPPER MAC 'N CHEESE
With an abundance of jalapenos in the garden, I was looking for new ways to use them, and this popper mac 'n cheese is a great one! This recipe is easily adjustable to add more heat or to take it away. The amount of jalapenos used in this recipe will yield a nice, spicy mac 'n cheese without being too over-the-top spicy. The mac 'n cheese itself is rich and creamy. Enjoy!
Provided by Christina
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and return to pot; set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and jalapenos; cook until just softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in flour, coating vegetables well. Whisk in milk slowly until smooth. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until thickened, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Season sauce with garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in processed cheese and cream cheese until melted and sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
- Pour macaroni into cheese sauce and stir to coat completely. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Cool briefly.
- Crumble bacon and mix with panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni. Top with jalapeno slices.
- Bake, uncovered, until browned and bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 785.6 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
CREAMY JALAPEñO MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: Kraft® Macaroni and Cheese Blue Box Original, Philadelphia® Cream Cheese, Kraft® Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, milk, kosher salt, small jalapeño, fresh cilantro
Provided by KraftHeinz
Categories Dinner
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 6 cups (1.5 liters) of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the macaroni and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the macaroni in a colander (do not rinse), then return to the pot over low heat. Add the Philadelphia® Cream Cheese, Kraft® Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, milk, salt, and cheese sauce mix and stir well until smooth and creamy. Stir in the diced jalapeño, then remove the pot from the heat.
- Transfer the mac and cheese to a serving bowl and top with the sliced jalapeño and cilantro. Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 7 grams
JALAPENO MAC & CHEESE
Generously flecked with jalapeno peppers, this ooey gooey baked mac and cheese packs a good dose of nice, smoky heat.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil the pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking, drain. Return to the pan you boiled it in and set aside. (Toss in a little butter or olive oil to help keep the noodles from sticking together if it's going to be awhile before you make the sauce)
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the flour, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk constantly over medium heat for about three minutes.
- Continue stirring with the whisk and slowly pour in the milk.
- Whisk frequently for about 5 minutes, and then constantly for another 5 minutes or so, until the sauce heats and thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the smoked cheddar, 1 cup of the medium cheddar, jalapeno peppers, and Tabasco sauce, stirring until the cheese has melted.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and toss gently until coated.
- Add half the noodles to a two quart casserole dish and sprinkle on half of the remaining cheeses.
- Add the remaining pastas and sprinkle on the remaining cheese.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.for about 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
JALAPENO PEPPER MAC 'N' CHEESE
Make and share this Jalapeno Pepper Mac 'n' Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by NELady
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
- In a skillet, heat a drizzle of EVOO over medium heat. Add the jalapenos, serranos and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add to the pasta.
- Preheat the broiler. In a saucepan, combine the milk, cream cheese and onion over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until smooth, 5 minutes; stir into the pasta. Stir in the jack cheese; season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the pasta to a baking dish and broil until browned, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 901.5, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 25.3, Cholesterol 121.8, Sodium 514.2, Carbohydrate 94.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 8.6, Protein 36.4
JALAPENO POPPER ORZO MAC-N-CHEESE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the mac-n-cheese: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and cook the orzo until al dente, about 6 minutes; drain.
- Meanwhile, heat 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped jalapenos, the garlic and onions and cook until the jalapenos and onions are soft, 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the milk and stir until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Add the Cheddar and cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine the orzo with the sauce and transfer to a casserole dish.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and toss with the panko to coat. Sprinkle over the casserole and top with the sliced jalapenos and Fresno chiles.
- For the guac salad: Gently toss the tomatoes, avocados, jalapenos and onions on a serving platter. Drizzle with EVOO and lime juice, season with salt and pepper and top with the cilantro.
- Divide the orzo mac-n-cheese among plates and serve with the guac salad.
ROCK & ROLL JALAPENO MAC AND CHEESE
Steps:
- 1. In a saucepan melt butter, then add cream cheese and mix until smooth. 2. Add heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Then add jalapeno juice and whisk. 3. Mix in cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted. 4. Mix in jalapenos, salt, cajun seasoning, and flour. 5. Continue whisking until all ingredients are completely mixed. 6. Grease a casserole dish and layer bottom of pan with half of the cooked macaroni. 7. Gently pour half the mixture over the noodles. 8. Add another layer of noodles and cheese mixture. 9. Sprinkle top with bread crumbs. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. 10. Uncover and bake for another 20-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Tips:
- Choose the right type of pasta. Elbow macaroni is the most common pasta used in mac and cheese, but you can use any short pasta shape that you like.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is still slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will become mushy when it is mixed with the cheese sauce.
- Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. Be sure to cook the roux until it is golden brown before adding the milk.
- Use a good quality cheese. The type of cheese that you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your mac and cheese. Use a cheese that melts well and has a sharp flavor, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
- Add some spice. If you like spicy food, you can add some jalapeños or cayenne pepper to the cheese sauce. You can also top the mac and cheese with crushed red pepper flakes.
- Bake the mac and cheese. Baking the mac and cheese will give it a golden brown crust and help to keep it warm.
Conclusion:
Jalapeno mac and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy cheese sauce, spicy jalapeños, and golden brown crust, this mac and cheese is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this jalapeno mac and cheese a try. You won't be disappointed!
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