SPICY MAC & CHEESE

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Provided by Food.com

Time 50m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
1 cup mexican blend shredded cheese
1/2 lb elbow macaroni, cooked
8 ounces mexican chorizo sausage, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped pickled jalapeno pepper
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add the flour and cook stirring for 1 minute.
Whisk the milk in slowly, then stir in the chili powder, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until thick.
Stir in the cheeses until completely melted. Then stir in the pasta, chorizo, and pickled jalapenos.
Spread into an even layer in an 8"x10" baking dish. Top with crushed tortilla chips and bake until bubbling around the edges, about 20 minutes, until bubbling around the edges.
Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 881.9, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 26.5, Cholesterol 133.2, Sodium 1582.1, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 39