JALAPENO MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Our Southwestern riff on mac and cheese turns up the volume with fiery jalapenos and sweet corn kernels. The pasta's cooked right in the sauce, so it couldn't be simpler. Be sure to try all our delectable variations next: Classic Mac, Mushroom-Fontina Mac, and Bacon Mac.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
4 sliced scallions
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
6 cups 2-percent milk
3/4 pound elbow macaroni
1 cup grated sharp white cheddar
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack
2 cups corn kernels
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat broiler. In a large straight-sided, oven-safe skillet, melt butter. Remove 1 tablespoon butter and combine with breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
  • Add jalapenos and scallions to skillet and cook until softened. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Very gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Add macaroni and cook, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of pan, until tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in remaining cheese and the corn, and season with salt and pepper. Top with breadcrumb mixture and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 19 g

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