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PEPPER JACK MAC AND CHEESE



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Pepper Jack Mac and Cheese is macaroni with a kick! This 3-cheese homemade mac and cheese recipe is quick & easy enough for weeknight dinner.

Provided by Jessica & Nellie

Categories     pasta     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 oz Elbow Macaroni (cooked to lowest indicated time)
2 cups Half & Half
1 cup Whole Milk
4 Tbsp Butter
2 Tbsp Flour
3 Triangles Laughing Cow Pepper Jack Cheese
1.5 Cups Pepper Jack Cheese (Grated)
1.5 Cups Cheddar Cheese (Grated)
1.5 tsp Salt
1.5 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Black Pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350F degrees. Boil noodles per package directions, cooking to lowest indicated time. (If the instructions say cook for 8-10 minutes, then cook for 8 minutes.) Drain and set aside.
  • Melt your butter in a pan on medium heat and then add flour and stir until the mixture bubbles. Let that simmer for 5 minutes, stirring continually.
  • After 5 minutes add the milk and half and half gradually. Whisk slowly until your mixture combines.
  • Add the salt, pepper and paprika and continue to whisk.
  • Add all pepper jack and 1 C. of cheddar cheese to the mixture and stir until melted.
  • Combine noodles and sauce in a large mixing bowl and stir until combined. If you don't use all the melted cheese- save it top your mac and cheese with once it's finished.
  • Pour your cheese and noodle mixture into a 9x13 pan and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melty. Place under the broiler until the cheese browns. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 517 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY PEPPER JACK MAC AND CHEESE



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Spicy Pepper Jack Mac and Cheese. A fun twist on the original made in less than 15 minutes!

Provided by Kelley Simmons

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups Cavatappi pasta (uncooked)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup pepper jack cheese (shredded)
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
1 teaspoon jalapeno (minced)
1 teaspoon Tabasco
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Boil pasta until al-dente.
  • Meanwhile add butter to a small saucepan. Heat until melted.
  • Stir in flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add milk and simmer whisking constantly for another 3-4 minutes until thick.
  • Take off of the heat and whisk in cheese until fully melted.
  • Stir in tomatoes, jalapeno, Tabasco, cayenne pepper, ground mustard, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour cheese sauce over the cooked noodles and toss to combine.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of parsley for garnish and serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 279 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CONTEST-WINNING PEPPER JACK MAC



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When I want to make something hearty, creamy and cheesy, I go with this dish. It's comfort food at its finest. -Rianna Styx, Libertyville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
TOPPING:
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup cheddar french-fried onions, crushed

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside., In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, pepper and Worcestershire sauce until smooth; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted. Stir macaroni into cheese mixture., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, bacon, Parmesan cheese and onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 859 calories, Fat 64g fat (37g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

PEPPER JACK CHEDDAR MAC



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Make and share this Pepper Jack Cheddar Mac recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BettyCrockerMama

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 43m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 -16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (Tillamook)
1/4 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese, set aside for topping (Tillamook)
1 cup shredded medium cheddar (Tillamook)
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
crumbled potato chips or crushed crouton, for topping

Steps:

  • Boil Elbow Macaroni and drain, then pour into buttered casserole dish.
  • In a saucepot, heat evaporated milk, butter and cheeses on medium heat until all is melted together, stirring frequently. Mix in salt, pepper, and onion powder.
  • Pour into macaroni in the casserole dish and mix well. Foil and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover casserole dish and sprinkle the reserved 1/4 cup of pepper jack and topping of choice on top of the mac and cheese. Broil on high until topping is browned and cheese is melted.
  • Teens LOVE this recipe!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 800.2, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 24.1, Cholesterol 116.3, Sodium 832.2, Carbohydrate 77.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 33.5

PEPPER JACK MAC



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A spicy twist on mac & cheese - delicious! I found this in the Sunday paper, in a Carnation ad. We really enjoy this variation when we want an extra zip with our mac & cheese.

Provided by Starrynews

Categories     High Protein

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups dry elbow macaroni
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2-1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Prepare macaroni according to package directions.
  • After draining macaroni, stir in the cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 c Pepper Jack cheese, evaporated milk, and black pepper with the macaroni.
  • Pour macaroni and cheese into prepared dish and sprinkle with 1/2 c Pepper Jack cheese, tortilla chip pieces, and the cayenne pepper.
  • Cover dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

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