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.

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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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