Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese combines two classic dishes into one epic meal. The jalapeno popper is deconstructed and mixed in with macaroni and cheese for an extra creamy and cheesy meal.
Servings 8
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 45 minutesmins
Ingredients
1lbmacaroni pastacooked in salt water according to package directions until al dente
12ozbaconcooked until crispy and crumbled/finely chopped
Preheat oven to 350 F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once melted, add in jalapeños and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
Whisk in flour, letting it cook for at least 1 minute to cook out the raw flavor. Whisk in salt, pepper and milk, whisking until smooth. Cook for a few minutes, stirring often, until the sauce starts to thicken.
Stir in cream cheese and both shredded cheeses and whisk until completely smooth.
Stir in the cooked macaroni and bacon pieces and remove from heat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, melted butter and parmesan cheese. Top the macaroni with bread crumb mixture in an even layer.
Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Remove from oven and serve with more jalapeno slices.