Jalapeno Mac and Cheese

Jalapeno Mac and Cheese is creamy mac and cheese with a twist to it. This recipe has some heat added to it, with the jalapeno.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Jalapeno mac and cheese, Mac and cheese

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 332kcal

Author: Dawn

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Cook the macaroni used the directions on the package.
In a large skillet add the butter and chopped jalapenos. Sautee over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes or until tender.
Stir in the cream cheese. Stir until it is melted or just about melted.
Add the heavy cream and milk and mix in until blended.
Add the shredded cheese and mix until everything is melted and blended together
Add the cooked macaroni and stir in.
Taste at this point. If you would like to add salt and pepper add to taste.
Place in the preheated over for about 15 minutes. If you like to brown the top turn on the broiler for 2 to 4 minutes.

Remove the seeds from the Jalapenos and cut them into tiny pieces. If you like you can use a food processor for this.
Have the cream cheese at room temperature.
Cut the cream cheese into cubes, it will help it to melt faster.
Salt and pepper can be optional. Taste the mac and cheese once you have the cheese melted and blended in to see if you want to add it.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
To reheat place in a microwave save a bowl and heat the mac and cheese to the desired temperature.

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with the brands of ingredients used.