Best 8 Ww Spicy Mac And Cheese Recipes

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If you're a fan of Weight Watchers and love a spicy kick, then this recipe for "WW Spicy Mac and Cheese" is the perfect dish for you. This recipe is not only packed with flavor, but it's also a healthier alternative to traditional mac and cheese, making it a great choice for those following the Weight Watchers program. So, if you're ready to indulge in a delicious and satisfying meal that won't break your diet, then grab your apron and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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.

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

WW SPICY MAC AND CHEESE



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My grandaughter (with help from her Daddy) gave me a wonderful cookbook for Christmas called "The Whole Foods Market Cookbook". This is the recipe that my DS recommend to try 1st. It was full of fat so I have made it lower in fat. The original recipe said it served 6 in a 9X9 inch pan. There is so much of this stuff I can't imagine it fitting in that size of pan. I used a 9X13 inch pan and it was full.This is my version of this tasty dish. Still high in calories but lower in fat. Made WW friendly-7 points

Provided by teresas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons light margarine
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced (1 1/2 tsp)
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups low-fat milk
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups diced tomatoes, canned, undrained
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup low-fat swiss cheese, grated
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped
1 lb penne pasta, cooked and drained
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt the butter in a large saute' pan, and add the onion, garlic, cumin, and coriander.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, or until the onion is soft.
  • Mix in the flour, and cook the mixture over moderate heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Using a wire whisk, slowly incorporate the milk into the onion mixture until the flour and milk are blended.
  • Bring this to a boil, lower, the heat to a simmer, and stir in the jalapeno pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and tomatoes with their juice.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese, blending until well mixed.
  • Combine the sauce, cooked pasta and the chicken in a large mixing bowl.
  • Place the sauced pasta in a 9X13-inch baking dish, sprayed with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese with the bread crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the Parmesan topping over the pasta.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the crumb topping is golden brown.

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 & CHEESE



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Make and share this Spicy Macaroni & Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Danny Beason

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
4 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (pepper jack works, 16 ozs)
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 cup coarsely crushed corn chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl.
  • Add the remaining ingredents except for the corn chips; mix well then pour into a casserol dish and sprinkle with corn chips Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly,and the top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825, Fat 46.4, SaturatedFat 28.2, Cholesterol 257.2, Sodium 1578.1, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 9, Protein 43

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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The addition of chipotles in adobo (the latest craze as far as ingredients go) lends a subtle heat and contrast to one of our most popular comfort foods. This recipe is adapted from the Purple Palm Restaurant in Palm Springs, CA.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb macaroni
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed (pureed using a food processor or blender)
1 lb cheddar cheese, grated (about 5 cups)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour and cook, while stirring to form a smooth paste.
  • Whisk in milk and cream, and once smooth, whisk in chipotle puree.
  • Next, stir in all but 1/2 cup of the cheese, a little at a time, until melted.
  • Season with 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cooked macaroni.
  • Transfer macaroni and cheese to a casserole or 8 inch square baking dish; sprinkle reserved cheese over top.
  • Place macaroni and cheese in the oven and cook until the top is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.6, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 72.2, Sodium 261, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 15.5

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 :

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of sharp cheddar and mild cheddar cheeses.
  • Add a teaspoon of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
  • If you like things spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce.
  • For a creamy sauce, use a combination of milk and cream.
  • If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, you can transfer the macaroni and cheese to a casserole dish before baking.
  • Top the macaroni and cheese with a sprinkle of bread crumbs or crushed crackers for a crispy topping.
  • Serve the macaroni and cheese with a side of steamed broccoli or a salad.

Conclusion:

This spicy mac and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. With its creamy sauce, tender macaroni, and spicy kick, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give this spicy mac and cheese a try. You won't be disappointed!

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