Name: Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Jalapeno mac and cheese is a spicy riff on the classic comfort dish; it combines spicy peppers with rich cheeses like cheddar and mozzarella.

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped seeded jalapeno pepper

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

4 ounces cream cheese

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 400°. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain; set aside.

2 In a large sauce pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno; cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook one minute longer. Stir in flour until well combined. Gradually add milk and cream; bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, 3-4 minutes, whisking occasionally. Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, cream cheese, salt and pepper; stir until cheese has melted. Mix in cooked macaroni.

3 Transfer mixture to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes.