Spicy Mac-N-Cheese Recipe

Name: Spicy Mac-N-Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons jalapenos, minced; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup flour; 4 cups milk; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne; salt and pepper; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs; 1 1/3 parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons jalapenos, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
4 cups milk
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne
salt and pepper
1 lb elbow macaroni
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
1 1/3 parmesan cheese, grated

1
In a large skillet, cook the onion, garlic, jalapenos, coriander and cumin and butter until the onion is softened.
2
Add in the flour and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes.
3
Add the milk in a stream, whisking constantly, and bring the liquid to a boil.
4
Add the tomatoes and stir.
5
Simmer the mixture for 2 minutes and then add the cayenne and salt and pepper, to taste.
6
In a stockpot of boiling, salted water, cook the macaroni for 6-7 minutes, or until it is barely al dente.
7
Drain well and combine pasta, in a large bowl, with the tomato mixture.
8
Stir in the Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese and transfer the mixture to a buttered 9 x 13 baking dish.
9
In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and Parmesan. Sprinkle evenly over the macaroni mixture.
10
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbling.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons jalapenos, minced, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Mac-N-Cheese

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