TIGER MACARONI AND CHEESE?

Tiger Macaroni and Cheese? image

Provided by raymond spencer

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb uncooked elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp margarine
1/4 c all purpose flour
2 c heavy cream
1 c half and half
4 Tbsp tiger sauce,divided
1 1/2 c shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
1 c shredded colby jack cheese
1 (4 ounces) cream cheese,softened
2 tsp ground black pepper
1 c frozen peas,thawed
3 banana peppers,chopped
1 c crushed salad croutons

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
3. Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour;cook,whisking constantly,1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in heavy cream,half and half and 3 tablespoons tiger sauce until smooth;cook whisking constantly,8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
5. Whisk in cheeses and black pepper until smooth.Remove from heat.Stir in peas,chopped banana peppers and cooked macaroni.
6. Pour macaroni mixture into the baking dish.Sprinkle in crushed salad croutons.
7. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.Drizzle with remaining tiger sauce.