Bacon jalapeno mac and cheese recipe for six
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This baked mac and cheese is for six people who want a spicy, smoky dinner. It uses bacon and jalapeños, not pumpkin or chicken.
Ingredients
Cavatappi pasta
1 pound
Thick-cut bacon
8 slices
Jalapeños
2
Unsalted butter
4 tablespoons
All-purpose flour
1/4 cup
Whole milk
3 cups
Sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups, shredded
Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup, shredded
Cream cheese
4 ounces
Garlic powder
1 teaspoon
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon
Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
Panko breadcrumbs
1 cup
Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup, grated
How to make it
- Heat the oven to 375°F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. 2. Cook the pasta just shy of al dente; drain. 3. Cook bacon until crisp, crumble it, and reserve 1 tablespoon drippings. 4. Sauté sliced jalapeños in the drippings for 2 minutes. 5. Make a roux with butter and flour, then whisk in milk until thickened. 6. Melt in cheddar, Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and seasonings; fold in pasta, bacon, and jalapeños. 7. Transfer to the dish, top with panko and Parmesan, and bake 20 minutes.
FAQ
Who is "Bacon jalapeno mac and cheese recipe for six" for?
This baked mac and cheese is for six people who want a spicy, smoky dinner. It uses bacon and jalapeños, not pumpkin or chicken.
What do I need to buy for "Bacon jalapeno mac and cheese recipe for six"?
This list has 14 items, including Cavatappi pasta, Thick-cut bacon, Jalapeños, and Unsalted butter. Cross off what you already own, then buy the rest.
Do I need every item on "Bacon jalapeno mac and cheese recipe for six"?
No. Use it as a starting checklist for Bacon jalapeno mac and cheese recipe for six. Cross off what you already have—often that includes Cavatappi pasta—and add anything your situation still needs.
Does "Bacon jalapeno mac and cheese recipe for six" include cooking or prep steps?
Yes. There are 1 short steps after the ingredient list, starting with: Heat the oven to 375°F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. 2. Cook the pasta just shy of al dente; drain. 3. Cook bacon until crisp, crumble it, and reserve 1 tablespoon drippings. 4. Sauté sliced jalapeños in the drippings for 2 minutes. 5. Mak…
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