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 :

Stephen Nartey
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This mac n' cheese is a must-try!


Beomguy 2001
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I love this recipe! It's the perfect comfort food.


Deen Waaga
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing!


Yvonne Sanchez
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This mac n' cheese is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Christine Ferrier
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite!


Ilham Salih
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I made this mac n' cheese for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best mac n' cheese they've ever had.


Dr.spacecow
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. I always have some leftover from making pasta salad.


Tiffany James
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this mac n' cheese was surprisingly mild. The heat from the jalapeños was just right.


Ahmad Faraz
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This mac n' cheese is perfect for a party or potluck. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Dahassle Haus
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I love the combination of cheese and jalapeños in this recipe. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


Evata Williamson
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Impactful Teaching Ministries
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I added some crumbled bacon to the mac n' cheese and it was amazing! It added a nice smoky flavor.


FASHION NOVA
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The mac n' cheese was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Mihretab Nigussie
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This is the best mac n' cheese I've ever had! The spice level is perfect and the cheese sauce is so creamy.


Raji Philip
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I love that this recipe uses real cheese instead of processed cheese. It makes a big difference in the flavor.


Khan Tanoli
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This spicy mac n' cheese was a hit with my family! The creamy cheese sauce was perfectly complemented by the heat from the jalapeños.