JALAPENO MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Our Southwestern riff on mac and cheese turns up the volume with fiery jalapenos and sweet corn kernels. The pasta's cooked right in the sauce, so it couldn't be simpler. Be sure to try all our delectable variations next: Classic Mac, Mushroom-Fontina Mac, and Bacon Mac.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
4 sliced scallions
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
6 cups 2-percent milk
3/4 pound elbow macaroni
1 cup grated sharp white cheddar
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack
2 cups corn kernels
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat broiler. In a large straight-sided, oven-safe skillet, melt butter. Remove 1 tablespoon butter and combine with breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
  • Add jalapenos and scallions to skillet and cook until softened. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Very gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Add macaroni and cook, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of pan, until tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in remaining cheese and the corn, and season with salt and pepper. Top with breadcrumb mixture and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 19 g

Patricialynn Dickey
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of jalapeños, but I'm so glad I did! The jalapeños added a really nice flavor to the macaroni and cheese, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be mak


Tshimangadzo Makuya
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This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The jalapeños gave it a really unique flavor, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again and again.


tosin isaac
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the jalapeños added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Nafiz Nihad
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe was really good! The jalapeños added a nice kick, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Yaseen Rajput
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This macaroni and cheese was amazing! The jalapeños added just the right amount of heat, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bd Gamer
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of jalapeños, but I'm so glad I did! The jalapeños added a really nice flavor to the macaroni and cheese, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be mak


Tabitha Briggs
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This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The jalapeños gave it a really unique flavor, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Donia Elhamri
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the jalapeños added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Bayaan Nura
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe was really good! The jalapeños added a nice kick, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Younas younas
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This macaroni and cheese was amazing! The jalapeños added just the right amount of heat, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kieran Mabbutt
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of jalapeños, but I'm so glad I did! The jalapeños added a really nice flavor to the macaroni and cheese, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be mak


Chamod Bhawantha
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This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The jalapeños gave it a really unique flavor, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Monalisa Thandolwenkosi
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the jalapeños added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Dillon DePadre
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe was really good! The jalapeños added a nice kick, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahaju Mister
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This macaroni and cheese was amazing! The jalapeños added just the right amount of heat, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Toni Lynne Rodriguez
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of jalapeños, but I'm so glad I did! The jalapeños added a really nice flavor to the macaroni and cheese, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be mak


Cory McGuffin
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This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The jalapeños gave it a really unique flavor, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Alaisha Mutima
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this macaroni and cheese was amazing! The jalapeños added just the right amount of heat, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Khabab Ibrahim Ahmed
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the jalapeños added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.