Spicy Pepper Jack Mac And Cheese Recipes

SPICY PEPPER JACK MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Boil pasta until al-dente.
• Meanwhile add butter to a small saucepan. Heat until melted.
• Stir in flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes.
• Add milk and simmer whisking constantly for another 3-4 minutes until thick.
• Take off of the heat and whisk in cheese until fully melted.
• Stir in tomatoes, jalapeno, Tabasco, cayenne pepper, ground mustard, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour cheese sauce over the cooked noodles and toss to combine.
• Serve with a sprinkle of parsley for garnish and serve immediately!

SPICY JACK MAC & CHEESE WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 350°F Lightly butter 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
• COOK macaroni in large saucepan according to package directions, adding broccoli to boiling pasta water for last 3 minutes of cooking time; drain.
• COMBINE cooked pasta, broccoli, cheddar cheese, Pepper Jack cheese, evaporated milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and black pepper in large bowl. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Combine remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Cover tightly with foil.
• BAKE for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake for an additional 10 minutes until lightly browned.
• * NOTE: For a less spicy version, substitute 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese and a few dashes of hot pepper sauce (optional) for Pepper Jack cheese.