Jalapeno Popper Macaroni and Cheese
Source of Recipe
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, meltedRecipe
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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