Spicy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Spicy Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente; 8 ounces Cheddar, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded; 8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed; 8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 4 tablespoons sour cream; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup half-and-half; 1/4 cup finely grated onions; 4 slices bread; 1 tablespoon butter; Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish

Servings: persons

2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente
8 ounces Cheddar, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup finely grated onions
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon butter
Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, toss together the 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.
4
Add the sour cream, egg, heavy cream, half-and-half and onions.
5
Pour over the pasta and cover with the shredded Cheddar.
6
Bake uncovered until the top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, cut the bread into crouton-size squares.
8
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the bread cubes and toast until golden.
9
Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.

1440

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Protein

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente, 8 ounces Cheddar, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded, 8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed, 8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Macaroni and Cheese

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