JALAPENO MAC 'N CHEESE

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This is a tasty little dish if you like your mac and cheese a little on the spicy side. Don't bother seeding the jalapenos if you like it really spicy.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier @eatygourmet

Categories     Pasta Sides

Number Of Ingredients 9

- 4 oz. dry elbow macaroni, 1 cup
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp seeded diced jalapenos
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 3/4 cup
- 2 oz. american cheese, shredded, 3/4 cup
- salt to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water as the package directs. Drain.
  • Melt butter in medium pan, add jalapeno and garlic. Cook til tender, about 3 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk to incorporate. Then stir in cheddar and American cheese.
  • Cook sauce, stirring frequently til thick and cheese is melted. Stir in cooked macaroni, season with salt.

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