Spicy Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Spicy Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked until almost al dente; 16 ounces cheddar cheese, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded; 8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 4 tablespoons sour cream; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup half-and-half; 4 slices bread; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked until almost al dente
16 ounces cheddar cheese, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dry mustard
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon butter

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
In a large bowl, toss together pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into the baking dish.
3
In a large bowl mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg, sour cream, egg, heavy cream and half-and-half.
4
Pour over the pasta and cover with shredded cheddar.
5
Bake uncovered until top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, cut the bread into crouton-sized squares.
7
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add cubes and toast until golden.
8
Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked until almost al dente, 16 ounces cheddar cheese, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded, 8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed, 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Spicy Mac and 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.

Spicy Mac and Cheese

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