JALAPENO MAC AND CHEESE

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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

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter, divided
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups whole milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 25 crackers)

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.

Evie Stuart
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This mac and cheese is a must-try for any cheese lover.


Kisakye Patricia
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I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this mac and cheese was even better than I imagined.


Emmanuel Wayne Mavhina
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This mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food.


Joy Baken
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I'm always looking for new mac and cheese recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint.


Hagzgz Jshssg
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This mac and cheese is perfect for a potluck or party.


aya arfaoui
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I added some cooked chicken to this mac and cheese to make it a complete meal.


Morgan Downey
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover jalapeños.


Nejii Hanokoa
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this mac and cheese was surprisingly mild. The jalapeños added just a hint of heat.


Vic Paris
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This mac and cheese is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


FOFO
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I love the combination of jalapeños and cheese in this recipe. It's a great way to spice up a classic dish.


golam gause rakib
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This mac and cheese was a hit! It had the perfect amount of spice and creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.