JOHNNY JALAPENO'S 'JUMPIN WAGON WHEELS!' MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Johnny Jalapeno's 'jumpin Wagon Wheels!' Macaroni and Cheese image

This is a firey dish chock full of goodies. Legend tells that Yankee Doodle went to town in a wagon pulled by his young horse. On his way, one of the wheels to the wagon hit a large rock in the road. Well, the wheel went a flyin! He brought it back to the wagon and there he was, stuck on the side of the road and no way to fix his wagon. Just then, the McDaniel gang rode up, and in their traditional 'Robin Hood' ways, set out to fix the wheel, while Johnny fixed up a down-home campfire lunch. After this delicious meal, Yankee Doodle was so elated by Johnny's wonderful dish, he gave Johnny the wagon so he could travel with his recipes and cookware in a more formidable fashion. The only gift Johnny could reciprocate with was a beautiful injun feather he had found along his many trails. Well, Yankee doodle got up on his pony, stuck the feather in his hat and said "Thanks for the macaroni!" For an all-out exlusive dish, spoon some of Recipe #395692 over top!

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

16 ounces large sized elbow macaroni noodles (or wagon wheels shape)
8 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups half & half light cream (or milk)
1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded gouda cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon habanero sauce (or hot pepper sauce)
1 teaspoon mustard powder
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 cup light sour cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups cooked lean ham, cubed
2 -3 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers (to your firey desire)
4 slices bacon, raw and cut into 1-inch squares
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 parmesan cheese
2 roma tomatoes, sliced thin (or plum tomatoes)

Steps:

  • MACARONI: Cook macaroni according to package and drain well. Pour into a cast iron dutch oven (or crock pot), stir melted butter into the hot pasta and set aside.
  • CHEESE SAUCE: Heat milk in a 2 quart sauce pan over medium heat until warmed. Add the cheeses, stirring gently until melted. Season to taste with habanero sauce, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  • Remove from heat and fold in the sour cream. Slowly add the beaten eggs while wisking to incorporate. Mix in the chopped ham and jalapenos.
  • ASSEMBLY: Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta (the macaroni will be soupy at this point, but it will absorb as it bakes). Note: Dish can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days at this point.
  • BAKE: Preheat oven to 350°F Place bacon pieces over the top. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over top of macaroni and bacon.
  • Bake approximately 30 minutes (longer if refrigerated) until hot. Remove from oven and place tomatoes over top to resemble wagon wheels and sprinkle with a bit more black pepper if desired. Place back in the oven for 5-10 more minutes. You can turn the oven off and keep warm for a little while til ready to serve.

Hira Khan
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This was a delicious macaroni and cheese recipe! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the jalapeños added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelly Nigro
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This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the jalapeños added a nice touch of heat. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves macaroni and cheese.


Kingston Taniskishayinew
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Overall, this was a good macaroni and cheese recipe. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the jalapeños added a nice kick. However, I found the recipe to be a bit too spicy. Next time, I would use less jalapeños or omit them altogether.


Zigam Friend
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This was a disaster! The macaroni and cheese was bland and flavorless. The cheese sauce was watery and didn't thicken. I would not recommend this recipe.


Delrita hayes
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe was actually really good. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the jalapeños added a nice touch of heat. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves macaroni and ch


Fg Jihad
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This was the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the jalapeños added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shish Bae
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This macaroni and cheese was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it without the jalapeños. Otherwise, the recipe was easy to follow and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Kalid Abdo
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Meh.


Baigid Mia
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my kids and they loved it. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the jalapeños added a nice touch of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Edward Kunda
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I've made this macaroni and cheese several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the jalapeños, which give the dish a nice kick. I highly recommend this recipe!


Syed Ali Haider
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Yum!


EZINNE OBASI
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This recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni and cheese turned out great! I used sharp cheddar cheese and it gave the dish a really nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hanif Sumra
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This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the jalapeños, which gave the dish a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again