CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE W/ BLEU CHEESE, BACON AND JALAPENOS

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

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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