Best Creamy Jalapeno Mac And Cheese Recipes

Creamy Jalapeno Mac and Cheese image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
8 ounces processed cheese such as Velveeta, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped pickled jalapenos
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the panko and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Combine the half-and-half, mustard, garlic powder and remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the saucepan and bring to a bare simmer over medium-high heat. Add the Cheddar and processed cheese and stir until smooth. Stir in the macaroni and jalapenos and season with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the panko and cilantro.

Creamy Jalapeño Mac And Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by KraftHeinz

Categories Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Kraft® Macaroni and Cheese Blue Box Original
2 oz Philadelphia® Cream Cheese
¼ cup Kraft® Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
¼ cup milk
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced, plus ½ small jalapeño, seeded and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Bring 6 cups (1.5 liters) of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the macaroni and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Drain the macaroni in a colander (do not rinse), then return to the pot over low heat. Add the Philadelphia® Cream Cheese, Kraft® Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, milk, salt, and cheese sauce mix and stir well until smooth and creamy. Stir in the diced jalapeño, then remove the pot from the heat.
Transfer the mac and cheese to a serving bowl and top with the sliced jalapeño and cilantro. Serve warm.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 7 grams