Best Jalapeno Macaroni Cheese Casserole Recipes

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SPICY TOMATO JALAPENO MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



Spicy Tomato Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese Casserole image

You can really use any kind of hot peppers that you like for this, for extreme spice add in another jalapeño! Prep time does not include boiling the macaroni.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked ONLY to barely firm-tender and drained)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
4 cups half-and-half cream
salt
cayenne pepper (or use black pepper)
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes (very well drained, then chopped)
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 1/3 cups grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375°F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Butter a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • In a large saucepan melt 1/3 cup butter, add in the onions, garlic, diced jalapeño pepper, coriander and cumin; stirring until the onions are tender (about 5 minutes).
  • Add in flour and stir for 2 minutes with a wooden spoon.
  • Slowly add in the half and half cream whisking continuously until the mixture boils and thickens.
  • Add in cayenne pepper and salt to taste.
  • Add in chopped tomatoes and simmer for about 3 minutes (do not add in the cheese, add it in when when mixing in the bowl).
  • In a large bowl mix together the cooked macaroni and tomato mixture, then stir in both cheeses; mix well to combine.
  • Transfer to prepared casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl mix together the fresh bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the macaroni mixture in the baking pan.
  • Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1097.2, Fat 59.2, SaturatedFat 35.8, Cholesterol 171, Sodium 1073.7, Carbohydrate 96.6, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 8.2, Protein 45.3

JALAPENO MACARONI & CHEESE CASSEROLE



Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Casserole image

A nice creamy comfort dish. I like it best on a cold winter's night with a good tequila lime chicken dish, but I'm sure you could have it anytime and it would be just as tasty! You may want to add some salt to this recipe. I leave it out because my doc wants me to stay away from excess sodium.

Provided by Cynna

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter
3 jalapenos, minced and seeded
1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
1/2 small onion, minced (optional)
5 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
12 ounces elbow macaroni, dry
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter in medium sauce pan.
  • Saute minced jalapenos, garlic,& onion until tender.
  • Add flour,pepper, cumin, and cayenne and stir mixture for two minutes.
  • Gradually add milk until smooth and creamy.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  • Cook macaroni until tender (if you haven't prepared already).
  • Drain macaroni.
  • Add shredded cheese to sauce and stir until melted.
  • Add sauce to macaroni in a buttered casserole dish.
  • Top with bread crumbs and bake until top is brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 873.8, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 22.7, Cholesterol 107.5, Sodium 916.6, Carbohydrate 98.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 34.5

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