Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Baked Penne Recipe

Name: Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Baked Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; ½ cup all-purpose flour or ½ cup rice flour; 3 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; salt, to taste; ¼ cup chopped pickled jalapeno pepper; 12 ounces cheddar cheese (Kraft Creamy Mexicana Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia); 3 cups penne pasta; 3 slices bread, made into bread crumbs; ¼ cup butter, melted; pickled jalapeno pepper, for garnishing

Servings: persons

½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour or ½ cup rice flour
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt, to taste
¼ cup chopped pickled jalapeno pepper
12 ounces cheddar cheese (Kraft Creamy Mexicana Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia)
3 cups penne pasta
3 slices bread, made into bread crumbs
¼ cup butter, melted
pickled jalapeno pepper, for garnishing

1
Preheat your oven to 400.
2
In a heavy pot melt the butter over medium heat.
3
Once the butter has melted, whisk in the flour until it is fully combined.
4
Whisk in the whole milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.
5
Stir in the dry mustard and chopped Jalapeno peppers.
6
Add the Kraft Creamy Mexicana Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia, and stir constantly until the cheese has melted.
7
Set aside.
8
Cook the penne pasta until it is al dente.
9
Then drain and add the noodles to a 9x13 inch baking pan.
10
Add the cheese mixture to the penne and mix well.
11
In a small bowl combine the melted butter and bread crumbs, then sprinkle them evenly over the pasta.
12
Top with a few pickled Jalapeno pepper slices as a garnish.
13
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pasta is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
14
Serve immediately.

1487

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, ½ cup all-purpose flour or ½ cup rice flour, 3 cups whole milk, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Baked Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Baked Penne

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