Spicy Jalapeño Macaroni and Cheese
If you like Jalapeño Poppers, Sriracha, Chipotle and all things spicy then this Spicy Jalapeño Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect recipe for you.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 447kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni use any pasta you like though
- salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups grated cheese use a variety for best results
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 2 TBSP roasted red pepper minced
- 2 TBSP pickled jalapenos minced
- 1 cup crispy fried jalapenos
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup bread cumbs or cracker crumbs *optional*
Instructions
- cook macaroni according to package instructions
- meanwhile melt butter over medium heat
- once melted add flour, cook and stir for 3-4 minutes, don't let it burn
- slowly whisk in the milk and keep whisking until it's smooth
- once the sauce is smooth reduce the heat and add the cheese and stir until melted
- stir in the spices, red peppers, pickled jalapenos, 1/2-3/4 cup of the crispy jalapenos, taste for salt and pepper, add as needed
- stir the sauce in to the drained macaroni
- place it in a buttered dish, top remaining crispy fried jalapenos and bake for 10-15 minutes in a 350˚oven
Notes
- you can serve this once the sauce is done, just sprinkle the remaining crispy jalapenos over the top
Nutrition
Serving: 8servings | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 1mg