Spicy Tomato Jalapeno Macaroni And Cheese Casserole Recipe

Name: Spicy Tomato Jalapeno Macaroni And Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked ONLY to barely firm-tender and drained); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste); 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder; 1/3 cup butter; 1/4 cup flour; 4 cups half-and-half cream; salt; cayenne pepper (or use black pepper); 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes (very well drained, then chopped); 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 1 1/3 cups grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked ONLY to barely firm-tender and drained)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
4 cups half-and-half cream
salt
cayenne pepper (or use black pepper)
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes (very well drained, then chopped)
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 1/3 cups grated parmesan cheese

1
Set oven to 375u00b0F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
2
Butter a 13x9-inch baking pan.
3
In a large saucepan melt 1/3 cup butter, add in the onions, garlic, diced jalapeno pepper, coriander and cumin; stirring until the onions are tender (about 5 minutes).
4
Add in flour and stir for 2 minutes with a wooden spoon.
5
Slowly add in the half and half cream whisking continuously until the mixture boils and thickens.
6
Add in cayenne pepper and salt to taste.
7
Add in chopped tomatoes and simmer for about 3 minutes (do not add in the cheese, add it in when when mixing in the bowl).
8
In a large bowl mix together the cooked macaroni and tomato mixture, then stir in both cheeses; mix well to combine.
9
Transfer to prepared casserole dish.
10
In a small bowl mix together the fresh bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the macaroni mixture in the baking pan.
11
Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly.

1691

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked ONLY to barely firm-tender and drained), 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste), 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tomato Jalapeno Macaroni And Cheese Casserole 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 Tomato Jalapeno Macaroni And Cheese Casserole

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