Best Super Spicy Mac And Cheese Recipes

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SPICY MAC AND CHEESE



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This easy, creamy mac and cheese recipe has a hint of spice for a fun twist!

Provided by Jessie

Categories     Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound pasta (we used elbow macaroni)
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
3 Tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided (reserve 1/2 cup for topping the pasta before baking)
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley (optional), for topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
  • Cook pasta in very salty water until it's a few minutes less than al dente. (The pasta will continue to cook in the oven, so undercooking it during the boiling phase helps it hold up once baked!) Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Whisk the milk into the roux a little at a time, making sure to work out all the clumps so you have a smooth sauce. Cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until milk has thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk mustard powder, cayenne, paprika, salt, and black pepper into sauce.
  • Turn off the heat. Add most of the cheddar cheese (reserve 1/2 cup for topping the mac later) and stir until melted.
  • Stir cooked pasta into sauce.
  • Pour pasta into an oven-safe baking dish (we used a cast iron skillet). Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350° F for 15-25 minutes, or until cheese has melted and edges are crispy.
  • Top with fresh chopped parsley and another pinch of spices (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Sugar 6.1 g, Sodium 409.1 mg, Fat 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23.6 g, Cholesterol 75.3 mg

SUPER DECADENT MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the dish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound elbow macaroni
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more if needed
4 ounces cream cheese
One 16-ounce block sharp Cheddar, shredded
1 1/2 cups extra-sharp Cheddar, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 7 minutes. Strain in a colander, run cold water over the pasta and set aside.
  • Using the same pot the macaroni was cooked in, melt the 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, add the flour and whisk until smooth. While whisking constantly, slowly add the milk and then the cream. Bring to a simmer, add the cream cheese and the shredded Cheddar except for 1/2 cup and stir until melted. Stir in the granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove the cheese sauce from the heat and stir in the macaroni. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk together the eggs and sour cream in a small bowl and then fold into the macaroni and cheese. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish, fold in the cubed Cheddar and top with the reserved 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar. Bake until the top just begins to brown, about 20 minutes. Loosely cover with foil and bake 10 to 15 minutes more.

LUNCH LADY DORIS'S SPICY MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups dried elbow macaroni
2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
1/2 cup dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup sliced green onions, green parts only
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk, warmed
6 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated (1 1/2 cups)
4 ounces Gruyere, grated (1 cup)
4 ounces Gouda, grated (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. If you are using fresh broccoli, blanch in hot salted water for 5 minutes, then drain. If you are using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain it. Add the broccoli to the macaroni. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, place the sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and add enough warm water to cover. Let stand until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain well, then chop into 1/4-inch pieces and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the green onions and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the flour, cayenne, basil and salt. Add the milk and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add 3/4 cup of the Cheddar, then all of the Gruyere, and Gouda, a little at a time, stirring well after each addition, until the cheeses are melted. Stir in the macaroni-broccoli mixture and the softened sun-dried tomatoes. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle the top of the casserole with the remaining 3/4 cup Cheddar. Bake until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through, about 25 minutes.

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups elbow pasta, cooked until almost al dente
8 ounces Cheddar, 1/2 cubed, 1/2 shredded
8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
8 ounces Monterey pepper jack cheese, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup finely grated onions
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon butter
Special equipment: 2-quart baking dish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into the baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg. Add the sour cream, egg, heavy cream, half-and-half and onions. Pour over the pasta and cover with the shredded Cheddar. Bake uncovered until the top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the bread into crouton-size squares. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the bread cubes and toast until golden. Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE BAKE



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This recipe came from what my mom referred to as the 'spice' cookbook. I grew up with it and am happy to share it. It's pretty simple to make. Make a roux, add to pasta. It is a favorite at potlucks but can be altered for smaller groups. You can make it as spicy as you like. I usually make a SPICY half and a not so spicy half.

Provided by NIN4NIN

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb sharp cheddar cheese
1 lb monterey jack pepper cheese
9 tablespoons butter
8 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons dry vegetarian chicken base (tastes better)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
4 teaspoons Season-All salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 dash cayenne (as much as you want)
1 dash nutmeg
4 cups milk
2 (8 ounce) packages macaroni
1 dash sweet paprika

Steps:

  • Grate cheese and set aside.
  • Cook macaroni following directions on package and set aside.
  • For the roux Melt butter, remove from heat.
  • Mix flour, seasoned stock base and seasonings.
  • Slowly add mixture to butter.
  • Cook over low heat. stirring, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Do not allow to brown.
  • Remove from heat and slowly stir in milk.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring, and cook until sauce thinkens.
  • Add 2 cups of the cheese and stir unil melted.
  • Place half the macaroni in a buttered 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with half of remaining cheese.
  • Pour half of sauce over all.
  • Top with layer of macaroni and the rest of the cheese.
  • Pour remaining cheese sauce over all. Sprinkel with paprika.
  • Bake in 350 oven 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Serve hot from baking dish.

HOMEMADE SPICY MAC AND CHEESE WITH TOMATOES



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Macaroni in a tomato and cheese sauce with spicy peppers. Very easy to make using ingredients right off the shelf at your local grocer.

Provided by j Morgan

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapeno
1 (11 ounce) can tomato bisque
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 (16 ounce) package medium pasta shells
2 (8 ounce) packages shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
2 (8 ounce) packages shredded pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with jalapeno, tomato bisque, and green chilies together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and let simmer.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and place into the bottom of a casserole dish.
  • Pour tomato sauce over pasta and stir in 1/2 Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 pepper Jack cheese. Top with remaining 1/2 Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 pepper Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese begins to brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1329.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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