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Spicy Pepper Jack Mac and Cheese
This Spicy Pepper Jack Mac and Cheese recipe is a fun twist on the original, but still made in less than 15 minutes! With standard macaroni and cheese ingredients and the addition of tomatoes, jalapeno and pepper jack cheese for a kick! This is sure to be a crowd favorite!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Kelley Simmons📖 chefsavvy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Boil pasta until al-dente.
2
Meanwhile add butter to a small saucepan. Heat until melted.
3
Stir in flour and whisk constantly for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes.
4
Add milk and simmer whisking constantly for another ⏱️ 3-4 minutes until thick.
milk1 cup
5
Take off of the heat and whisk in cheese until fully melted.
6
Stir in tomatoes, jalapeno, Tabasco, cayenne pepper, ground mustard, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
jalapeno (minced)1 teaspoonTabasco1 teaspoonsalt and pepper, to taste
7
Pour cheese sauce over the cooked noodles and toss to combine.
8
Serve with a sprinkle of parsley for garnish and serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts
calories
239 kcal
fat Content
10 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
279 mg
protein Content
10 g
cholesterol Content
26 mg
carbohydrate Content
28 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
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