Jalapeno Pepper Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe

Name: Jalapeno Pepper Mac 'N' Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: salt and pepper; 16 ounces cavatappi pasta (can use any hollow, ridged corkscrew pasta); extra virgin olive oil; 3 jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced; 2 serrano chilies, seeded and thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 8 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

salt and pepper
16 ounces cavatappi pasta (can use any hollow, ridged corkscrew pasta)
extra virgin olive oil
3 jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced
2 serrano chilies, seeded and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 cups whole milk
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
2
In a skillet, heat a drizzle of EVOO over medium heat. Add the jalapenos, serranos and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add to the pasta.
3
Preheat the broiler. In a saucepan, combine the milk, cream cheese and onion over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until smooth, 5 minutes; stir into the pasta. Stir in the jack cheese; season with salt and pepper.
4
Transfer the pasta to a baking dish and broil until browned, about 3 minutes.

975

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salt and pepper, 16 ounces cavatappi pasta (can use any hollow, ridged corkscrew pasta), extra virgin olive oil, 3 jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Jalapeno Pepper Mac 'N' Cheese 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.

Jalapeno Pepper Mac 'N' Cheese

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