Best 4 Pepper Jack Mac Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING PEPPER JACK MAC

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.

PEPPER JACK CHEDDAR MAC

Steps:

• Boil Elbow Macaroni and drain, then pour into buttered casserole dish.
• In a saucepot, heat evaporated milk, butter and cheeses on medium heat until all is melted together, stirring frequently. Mix in salt, pepper, and onion powder.
• Pour into macaroni in the casserole dish and mix well. Foil and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
• Uncover casserole dish and sprinkle the reserved 1/4 cup of pepper jack and topping of choice on top of the mac and cheese. Broil on high until topping is browned and cheese is melted.
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PEPPER JACK MAC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Grease a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Prepare macaroni according to package directions.
• After draining macaroni, stir in the cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 c Pepper Jack cheese, evaporated milk, and black pepper with the macaroni.
• Pour macaroni and cheese into prepared dish and sprinkle with 1/2 c Pepper Jack cheese, tortilla chip pieces, and the cayenne pepper.
• Cover dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

BACON AND PEPPER JACK MAC & CHEESE

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.