MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH A TWIST

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Let's be honest... I've never met a mac & cheese I haven't liked! And I loved this creamy recipe. I especially like the mix of pepper jack and cheddar cheese. They give the recipe a bit of zing. Delish!

Provided by Grace Pulley

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz twist (rotini) pasta
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 to 4 dash(es) hot pepper sauce (i used 4 dashes of tabasco)
2 1/2 c milk
2 Tbsp butter
1 1/4 c shredded, sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/4 c shredded, pepper jack cheese
1/2 c fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 6 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan combine cornstarch, salt, pepper, and dry mustard; stir in milk until smooth. Add butter, worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of sharp cheddar and 1 cup pepper jack cheeses until melted.
  • 3. Add macaroni and turn into 2-quart casserole that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Combine remaining cheeses and bread crumbs. Sprinkle on top.
  • 4. Bake in 350* oven for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

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