Jalapeno And Corn Baked Mac And Cheese Recipes

BAKED JALAPEñO MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain well.
• Meanwhile melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
• Slowly add milk a bit at a time whisking after each addition until smooth. Once all of the milk is whisked in, add cream cheese and garlic powder and whisk until smooth. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
• Remove from heat and stir in 1 ¼ cups cheese, macaroni, and jalapenos.
• Pour into a 2 QT baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Mix butter and breadcrumbs and sprinkle overtop.
• Bake 15-20 minutes or just until crumbs are golden.

JALAPENO MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker., Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add jalapenos; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add to slow cooker. Stir in the cheeses, milk, soups, mayonnaise and pepper., Cook, covered, on low for 3 hours or until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. Melt remaining butter; stir in crackers. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.

CREAMY JALAPENO MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package directions; drain.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the panko and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Combine the half-and-half, mustard, garlic powder and remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the saucepan and bring to a bare simmer over medium-high heat. Add the Cheddar and processed cheese and stir until smooth. Stir in the macaroni and jalapenos and season with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the panko and cilantro.