Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese

Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese

Easy to make gourmet mac and cheese with all of the flavours of jalapeno poppers including bacon!

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ingredients

• 1 pound pasta (such as macaroni or chiocciole) (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 4 ounces bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2+ jalapeno peppers, diced *
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup flour (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 4 cups milk
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

directions

1. Start cooking the pasta as directed on the package.
2. Cook the bacon in a large sauce pan and set aside.
3. Melt the butter in the large saucepan over medium heat, add the onion and jalapeno and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic, sprinkle in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add the milk and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the cream cheese and cheddar cheese and cook until the cheese melts.
7. Mix the cooked pasta and bacon into the sauce, place in a baking dish (or dishes), sprinkle on the mixture of the panko and melted butter.
8. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the panko is golden brown and the sides are bubbling, about 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 697, Fat 46g (Saturated 25g, Trans 0.9g), Cholesterol 126mg, Sodium 538mg, Carbs 59g (Fiber 2g, Sugars 9g), Protein 26g

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