SOUTHWEST MACARONI AND JACK CHEESE BAKE

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The Southwest version of macaroni and cheese. For children you can use half plain and half jalapeno Monterrey Jack or just plain cheese. For a richer taste use half and half or light cream. For more spice use canned jalapenos instead of chili peppers.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups milk
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (4 ounce) can chopped chili peppers, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded jalapeno jack cheese (8 ounces)
1/2 cup crushed nacho chip

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Add milk and cream cheese to a large sauce pan, heat over medium high heat and stir until cheese melts.
  • Add chili peppers, salt and cooked macaroni and stir to combine.
  • Spoon half the macaroni into the baking dish and top with half the cheese.
  • Add the remaining macaroni, cheese and top with the nacho chips.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.7, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 98.5, Sodium 597.3, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 27.9

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