Turn up the heat on a classic comfort food dish. Our spicy mac and cheese is just fiery enough to satisfy those who enjoy hot spices but mild enough for those who only dabble. This pot full of gold is a delicious blend of cheeses including Sargento® Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese.
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in large stock pot. Once boiling, add dry macaroni and cook 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in large stock pot. Add minced jalapeño and cook 1 minute. Add flour and cook 2-3 minutes. Whisk in milk and half-and-half. Bring to a boil and cook 2-3 minutes until thickened, whisking continually. Remove from heat.
- Add cheeses, salt, peppers and mustard. Stir until cheeses are melted. Add bacon and macaroni and stir until fully combined.
- Pour into a 3 qt. baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Combine panko crumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle over top of macaroni and cheese.
- Bake 30 minutes until top is golden brown.
Comments
Andrew
November 24, 2022 at 4:30 PM
Great recipe. Has become a must every Thanksgiving.
Leia
May 7, 2022 at 5:37 PM
Not spicy but major flavor.
Janice Marquez
November 24, 2021 at 11:18 AM
I just want to say THANK YOU for putting this recipe back. It was gone for a few months, I always look it up. This is the only recipe my family likes and I’ve been doing it for the last 4 thanksgiving. Amazing homemade taste and the bacon and jalapeño add such an amazing taste.
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