SPICY MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

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Try our Spicy Mac and Cheese Casserole and breathe new life into a classic dish. Pickled Jalapeño peppers give our Spicy Mac and Cheese Casserole its heat.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 35m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Jalapeño Cheese, divided
6-1/2 oz. (1/2 of 13-oz. pkg.) OSCAR MAYER Natural Uncured Roasted Peppers & Onions Sausage
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1/3 cup chopped drained pickled jalapeño slices
1/4 cup finely crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

Heat oven to 400ºF.
Whisk flour and 1/2 cup milk until blended. Bring remaining milk just to boil in large saucepan on medium heat, stirring frequently. Gradually whisk in flour mixture; cook 2 to 3 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Add 1-1/2 cups cheese; stir until melted. Cut sausage lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Add to cheese sauce along with the macaroni and jalapeños; mix lightly.
Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheese and crushed chips.
Bake 12 to 15 min. or until macaroni mixture is heated through and top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 20 g