Spicy Jalapeno Bacon Mac and Cheese

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This jalapeño and bacon mac and cheese has an intense sharp Cheddar cheese flavor with an added kick from the jalapeños.

Submitted by LOLOK

Updated on July 3, 2023

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 (16 ounce) package bacon, cut into bite-size pieces
10 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons chile paste, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 cups whole milk
16 ounces shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
8 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until nearly crispy, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeños and fry until they are soft and bacon is crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain some of the bacon fat, leaving 4 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
Stir chile paste into the pan and fry for 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Cook and stir garlic in the pan for 1 minute. Pour in milk and cook over medium heat, constantly whisking, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes to slightly cool and prevent cheese from separating.
Stir Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese into mixture until melted. Add drained pasta and mix together. Serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

746	Calories
39g	Fat
57g	Carbs
43g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 746
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g	50%
Saturated Fat 20g	101%
Cholesterol 112mg	37%
Sodium 1372mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 57g	21%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 43g	87%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Calcium 906mg	70%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 475mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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