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    Jalapeno Popper Macaroni and Cheese


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    Rita

    List of Ingredients




    Jalapeno Popper Macaroni and Cheese


    1/2 pound bacon
    1 pound cavatappi pasta
    1/4 cup butter
    2 large jalapenos or 4 small jalapenos, finely diced
    1/4 cup flour
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    3 cups milk
    4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    5 ounces cream cheese
    1 cup bread crumbs or crushed Ritz crackers
    3 tablespoons butter, melted

    Recipe




    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    2. Cook bacon to desired crispness; drain on paper towels, crumble, and set aside.


    3. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

    4. Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add jalapenos and cook for 3 minutes, or until they’re slightly softened. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Add milk; heat to boiling and stir constantly for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in cheddar cheese and cream cheese until melted and smooth.

    5. Add cheese sauce and bacon to pasta and mix gently. Transfer to a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.

    6. Combine 3 tablespoons melted butter with the bread crumbs or crackers; sprinkle evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese.

    7. Bake for 20 minutes or until topping is slightly browned.







 

 

 


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