MONTEREY JACK STOVETOP MAC & CHEESE

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I love creamy stovetop mac and cheese especially with white cheeses. Pepper Jack is my favorite but my family loves it with Monterey Jack since they don't like it as spicy as I do. This is a nice recipe that my whole family loves.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme) @lazyme5909

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 14

TOASTED BREAD CRUMBS: (OPTIONAL)
2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
1/2 cup(s) fresh bread crumbs
MAC & CHEESE:
2 large eggs
12 ounce(s) evaporated milk
3 dash(es) tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon(s) salt, divided
freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon(s) dry mustard
1 teaspoon(s) water
8 ounce(s) elbow macaroni
4 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
3 cup(s) monterey jack cheese, grated (or pepper jack)

Steps:

  • For the bread crumbs: Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat until foam subsides. Add bread crumbs; cook, tossing to coat with butter, until crumbs just begin to color. Set aside.
  • For the macaroni and cheese: Mix eggs, 1 cup evaporated milk, Tabasco, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in small bowl. Mix mustard and 1 teaspoon water together. Add mustard mixture and set aside.
  • Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add remaining salt and macaroni; cook until al dente. Drain and return to pan over low heat. Add butter; toss to melt.
  • Pour egg mixture over buttered macaroni along with three-quarters of cheese; stir until thoroughly combined and the cheese starts to melt. Gradually add remaining milk and cheese, stirring constantly, until mixture is hot and creamy, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, topped with toasted bread crumbs.

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