Best Jalapeno Mac And Cheese Recipes

SPICY JALAPENO-BACON MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until nearly crispy, about 5 minutes. Add jalapenos and fry with bacon until soft and bacon is crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain some of the bacon fat, leaving 4 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
• Stir chile paste into the pan and fry for 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Cook and stir garlic in the pan for 1 minute. Pour in milk and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes to cool slightly and prevent cheese from separating.
• Stir Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese into the mixture until melted. Add drained pasta and mix together. Serve.

CREAMY JALAPENO MAC AND CHEESE

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.

JALAPENO MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker., Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add jalapenos; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add to slow cooker. Stir in the cheeses, milk, soups, mayonnaise and pepper., Cook, covered, on low for 3 hours or until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. Melt remaining butter; stir in crackers. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.

MAC AND CHEESE JALAPEñO BITES

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package. Stir in 1 cup cracker crumbs, egg, bacon and jalapeno peppers until blended. Cool 20 min.
• Shape into 30 balls, using scant 1/4 cup macaroni mixture for each ball. Insert 1 VELVEETA cube into center of each ball, completely enclosing VELVEETA cube. Roll in remaining cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Place in single layer on waxed paper-covered baking sheet.
• Heat oil to 375ºF in deep fryer. Add balls, a few at a time; cook 2 min. or until golden brown. Drain well. Serve warm.

CREAMY JALAPEñO MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

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!

JALAPEÑO BACON MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Fry Bacon in a stove top pan. Add Jalapeño to the fry earlier for less spice, later for more. Including seeds will increase spice. Drain and set aside. In medium saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, then whisk in milk a little at a time to make a white sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer. Mix in salt, pepper, and cayenne, and stir frequently until sauce thickens. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add to breadcrumbs. Combine with a fork. Add additional breadcrumbs until a lightly buttered toping results. Remove pan from heat and stir in bacon, jalapeño and cheese. Combine pasta with sauce and stir well. Pour into baking dish. Top with bread crumb toping. Bake 30 to 45 minutes, or until top is the desired crispiness. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

JALAPENO POPPER BACON MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring an 8 quart pot filled with water to a boil over high heat. Once it boils, add a handful of salt and pasta. Reduce heat to medium high and cook uncovered to al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile warm a large 12 inch skillet over medium high heat. Using clean kitchen shears cut bacon into bite size pieces over the skillet and let them fall into the pan. Stir occasionally as needed. Cook until crisp.
• While the bacon is cooking, shred cheeses and dice jalapenos.
• Once bacon is cooked through, remove bacon to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings and discard the rest. Wipe the side of the skillet to avoid flame ups.
• Pour reserved bacon drippings back int the skillet over medium heat and add butter. Once melted add jalapenos and saute until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add flour to skillet and whisk to combine. Add salt and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine.
• Add cream cheese and stir until softened. Allow to come to a bubble for 3 minutes, whisking occasionally to help pick up the bits on the bottom of the pan. Add milk. Whisk to combine. Bring back to a boil and add cheeses. Stir until cheese is melted and smooth.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon. Add pasta to sauce and stir to combine. Add remaining bacon. Cook pasta in sauce for 5 minutes over medium heat until sauce thickens and the pasta has a chance to absorb some of the sauce. Sprinkle with reserved bacon.

JALAPENO POPPER MAC AND CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Cut the bacon and cook until crispy. Lay cooked bacon on a plate lined with paper towel to catch any excess oil. Set aside.
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MAC AND CHEESE JALAPEñO BITES

Steps:

• Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package. Stir in 1 cup cracker crumbs, egg, bacon and jalapeno peppers until blended. Cool 20 min.
• Shape into 30 balls, using scant 1/4 cup macaroni mixture for each ball. Insert 1 VELVEETA cube into center of each ball, completely enclosing VELVEETA cube. Roll in remaining cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Place in single layer on waxed paper-covered baking sheet.
• Heat oil to 375ºF in deep fryer. Add balls, a few at a time; cook 2 min. or until golden brown. Drain well. Serve warm.

ROCK & ROLL JALAPENO MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. In a saucepan melt butter, then add cream cheese and mix until smooth. 2. Add heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Then add jalapeno juice and whisk. 3. Mix in cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted. 4. Mix in jalapenos, salt, cajun seasoning, and flour. 5. Continue whisking until all ingredients are completely mixed. 6. Grease a casserole dish and layer bottom of pan with half of the cooked macaroni. 7. Gently pour half the mixture over the noodles. 8. Add another layer of noodles and cheese mixture. 9. Sprinkle top with bread crumbs. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. 10. Uncover and bake for another 20-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.