This jalape?o and bacon mac and cheese has an intense sharp Cheddar cheese flavor with an added kick from the jalape?os.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 1 (16 ounce) package bacon, cut into bite-size pieces
- 10 jalape?o peppers, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons chile paste, or to taste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 cups whole milk
- 16 ounces shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until nearly crispy, about 5 minutes. Add jalape?os and fry until they are soft and bacon is crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain some of the bacon fat, leaving 4 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
Step 3
Stir chile paste into the pan and fry for 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Cook and stir garlic in the pan for 1 minute. Pour in milk and cook over medium heat, constantly whisking, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes to slightly cool and prevent cheese from separating.
Step 4
Stir Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese into mixture until melted. Add drained pasta and mix together. Serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 746 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat39g | 50% |
Saturated Fat20g | 101% |
Cholesterol112mg | 37% |
Sodium1372mg | 60% |
Total Carbohydrate57g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 9% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein43g | |
Vitamin C8mg | 40% |
Calcium906mg | 70% |
Iron3mg | 15% |
Potassium475mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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