Pepper Jack Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Pepper Jack Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked cellentani (corkscrew) pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups fat-free milk; 1 (12-oz.) can fat-free evaporated milk; 1 1/2 cups 1.5% reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese; 3 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, divided (optional); 1 (8-oz.) package chopped smoked ham; Vegetable cooking spray; 1 1/4 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed; 1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 pound uncooked cellentani (corkscrew) pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups fat-free milk
1 (12-oz.) can fat-free evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups 1.5% reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese
3 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, divided (optional)
1 (8-oz.) package chopped smoked ham
Vegetable cooking spray
1 1/4 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Prepare cellentani pasta according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and evaporated milk until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Whisk in cheeses, salt, and, if desired, 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in ham and pasta.
3
Pour pasta mixture into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stir together crushed cereal, green chiles, 1 Tbsp. melted butter, and, if desired, remaining 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper; sprinkle over pasta mixture.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
5
Note: We tested with Barilla Cellentani pasta.
6
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving, baked with topping.

999

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound uncooked cellentani (corkscrew) pasta, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3 cups fat-free milk, and more.

Yes, Pepper Jack Macaroni And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pepper Jack Macaroni And Cheese

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