Best Creamy Macaroni And Cheese W Bleu Cheese Bacon And Jalapenos 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 Macaroni and Cheese W/ Bleu Cheese, Bacon and Jalapenos image

Provided by BrianH32

Categories Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces macaroni, elbow
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
3/4 lb American cheese, deli style cubed
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 ounce jalapeno, diced canned

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan until sizzling; stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens (5 to 7 minutes).
Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese. Cook until cheese is melted (3 to 5 minutes). Add cooked macaroni; mix well.
Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole. crumble bacon and ble cheese as a topping
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.5, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 67.2, Sodium 1000.6, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1, Protein 21.6