Best 9 Spicy Mac N Cheese Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, mac and cheese is hard to beat. But if you're looking for a dish that packs a little more heat, spicy mac and cheese is the perfect solution. This dish combines the classic flavors of mac and cheese with a variety of spices to create a dish that is both satisfying and flavorful. Whether you like your mac and cheese mild or hot, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. So grab your favorite pasta and cheese, and get ready to spice things up with a delicious bowl of spicy mac and cheese.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUPER SPICY MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound macaroni
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cups whole milk, plus more if needed
8 ounces queso blanco-style processed cheese, cubed
1 cup grated Monterey Jack
1 cup grated pepper jack
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
Hot sauce, as desired

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the crushed red pepper, jalapeno, garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until the veggies have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and heat until starting to bubble around the edges. Add the processed cheese and stir until melted. Add the Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheeses, pepper, kosher salt, seasoned salt and hot sauce to taste. Stir until the cheese is melted. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add a splash of milk if the sauce seems too thick. Fold in the cooked macaroni and serve.
  • Reheating instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the mac and cheese in a baking dish, cover with foil and heat until warmed through, about 25 minutes.

SPICY MAC AND CHEESE



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This easy, creamy mac and cheese recipe has a hint of spice for a fun twist!

Provided by Jessie

Categories     Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound pasta (we used elbow macaroni)
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
3 Tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for topping the pasta before baking)
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley (optional), for topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
  • Cook pasta in very salty water until it's a few minutes less than al dente. (The pasta will continue to cook in the oven, so undercooking it during the boiling phase helps it hold up once baked!) Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Whisk the milk into the roux a little at a time, making sure to work out all the clumps so you have a smooth sauce. Cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until milk has thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk mustard powder, cayenne, paprika, salt, and black pepper into sauce.
  • Turn off the heat. Add most of the cheddar cheese (reserve 1/2 cup for topping the mac later) and stir until melted.
  • Stir cooked pasta into sauce.
  • Pour pasta into an oven-safe baking dish (we used a cast iron skillet). Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350° F for 15-25 minutes, or until cheese has melted and edges are crispy.
  • Top with fresh chopped parsley and another pinch of spices (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Sugar 6.1 g, Sodium 409.1 mg, Fat 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23.6 g, Cholesterol 75.3 mg

HOMEMADE SPICY MAC AND CHEESE WITH TOMATOES



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Macaroni in a tomato and cheese sauce with spicy peppers. Very easy to make using ingredients right off the shelf at your local grocer.

Provided by j Morgan

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapeno
1 (11 ounce) can tomato bisque
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 (16 ounce) package medium pasta shells
2 (8 ounce) packages shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
2 (8 ounce) packages shredded pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with jalapeno, tomato bisque, and green chilies together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and let simmer.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and place into the bottom of a casserole dish.
  • Pour tomato sauce over pasta and stir in 1/2 Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 pepper Jack cheese. Top with remaining 1/2 Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 pepper Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese begins to brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1329.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SPICY MAC 'N' CHEESE



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To give a little life to regular macaroni and cheese, my best friend and I decided to stir in ground beef and a chopped jalapeno.-Debra Kind, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion, peppers and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in macaroni, milk and seasonings. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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From foodnetwork.com. This is the easiest way to make homemade mac and cheese that I've ever come across...in fact I've been altering all other mac and cheese recipes to reflect the method of prep in this recipe. I make this when I've got 15 minutes to throw together a meal (not including cooking time.) It doesn't hurt that this is a REALLY tasty macaroni recipe. Can be served as a side dish, but we're veggies so we usually eat it as the main dish. Hope you enjoy.

Provided by I Cook Therefore I

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups short pasta, cooked
8 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into a greased 2qt oven safe baking dish.
  • In a large bowl mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg and sour cream, egg, heavy cream and half-and-half.
  • Pour the mixture over the pasta and cover with shredded Cheddar.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees until top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Cut the bread into crouton-sized squares. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add cubes and toast until golden. Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.
  • *Note: to make this even easier I just sprinkle dried breadcrumbs on top of the casserole and then spray it with pam and bake it for ten more minutes -- that trick right there will save you another 5-10 minutes ;).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1269.2, Fat 92.1, SaturatedFat 56.9, Cholesterol 339.2, Sodium 1563.3, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 55.4

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente
8 ounces Cheddar, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup finely grated onions
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon butter
Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into the baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg. Add the sour cream, egg, heavy cream, half-and-half and onions. Pour over the pasta and cover with the shredded Cheddar. Bake uncovered until the top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the bread into crouton-size squares. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the bread cubes and toast until golden. Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.

SPICY MAC 'N' CHEESE WITH ALVIN RECIPE BY TASTY



Spicy Mac 'N' Cheese With Alvin Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: water, Kraft® Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese, Kraft® Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese, serrano pepper, Oscar Mayer® Bacon, unsalted butter, panko breadcrumbs, kosher salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Cholula® Hot Sauce, serrano pepper

Provided by KraftHeinz

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups water
1 box Kraft® Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
½ cup Kraft® Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1 serrano pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced
4 strips Oscar Mayer® Bacon, cooked and chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, or cayenne pepper
Cholula® Hot Sauce
½ serrano pepper, thinly sliced on the bias

Steps:

  • Make the spicy mac 'n' cheese: Bring 8 (1.9 liters) cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the macaroni and cook for 11-12 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain the macaroni (do not rinse), then return to the pan. Squeeze the cheese sauce over the hot macaroni and add the Kraft® Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese, serrano pepper, and Oscar Mayer® Bacon. Stir until the cheese is melted and well incorporated. Transfer to a serving dish.
  • Make the seasoned bread crumbs: Melt butter in a small nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, and paprika to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until the bread crumbs are browned and toasted, 3-4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the bread crumbs on top of the mac 'n' cheese, then drizzle with the Cholula® Hot Sauce and garnish with the sliced serrano.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 5 grams

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Categories     Pasta     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Cheddar     Monterey Jack     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeño chilies, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
a 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, the juice discarded and the tomatoes chopped and drained well
cayenne to taste if desired
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated Monterey Jack (about 6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 1/3 cups freshly grated Parmesan (about 1/4 pound)

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan cook the onion, the garlic, the jalapeños, the coriander, and the cumin in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, stir in the flour, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the milk in a stream, whisking, bring the liquid to a boil, whisking, and whisk in the tomatoes. Simmer the mixture for 2 minutes and add the cayenne and salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the macaroni for 6 to 7 minutes, or until it is barely al dente, drain it well, and in a large bowl combine it with the tomato mixture. Stir in the Monterey Jack and the Cheddar and transfer the mixture to a buttered 13- to 14- by 9-inch shallow baking dish or 3-quart gratin dish. In a bowl stir together the bread crumbs and the Parmesan, sprinkle the mixture evenly over the macaroni mixture, and bake the macaroni and cheese in the middle of a preheated 375°F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it is golden and bubbling.

SPICY BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE



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This is my favorite home made macaroni and cheese. It has a good custard-like texture and is delicious.

Provided by veggieFriendly

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces pasta (Macaroni, Shells, or penne work well)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk (approximately)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
salt & pepper
1/4-1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Grease a shallow baking dish and Preheat oven to 350-375 F.
  • Cook pasta until about 2 min shy of done according to package, drain.
  • Back in the pan, mix pasta with butter, then egg, cheese, cayenne, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour pasta mixture into the baking dish and spread out evenly.
  • Fill with enough milk to almost cover the pasta.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, remove and stir to distribute any cheese clumps into the milk.
  • Bake another 15 minute Remove and top with bread bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 10 more minutes until bread crumbs are crispy and casserole is bubbly.
  • Remove and let cool for 5 minutes or so, then serve. Baking times may vary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.9, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 153.5, Sodium 622.6, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2, Protein 33

Tips:

  • Use quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your mac and cheese. Use a good quality melting cheese, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Fontina.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente: You don't want the macaroni to be mushy, so cook it al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Make a flavorful roux: The roux is the thickening agent for the mac and cheese. Use a combination of butter and flour, and cook it over medium heat until it is golden brown.
  • Add milk or cream gradually: When you are adding the milk or cream to the roux, do it gradually and whisk constantly. This will help to prevent the sauce from curdling.
  • Season to taste: Once you have added all of the ingredients to the mac and cheese, taste it and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or cayenne pepper.
  • Top with breadcrumbs or cheese: Before baking the mac and cheese, top it with breadcrumbs or grated cheese. This will give the dish a crispy topping.
  • Let the mac and cheese rest before serving: Once the mac and cheese is baked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Spicy mac and cheese is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the best spicy mac and cheese that will be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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