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Jalapeno-Bacon Mac & Cheese

4.6 | 5 Reviews
Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Nick Kaczor, New Hudson, Michigan

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Oct. 14, 2022

All my dishes use ingredients that are usually sitting in the fire department pantry. I just adjust amounts depending on how many people we have on duty that day. This is always popular. —Nick Kaczor, New Hudson, Michigan

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Jalapeno-Bacon Mac & Cheese

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Yield:8 servings
Prep:25 min
Cook:10 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon strips (about 7 strips), cooked and crumbled
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&deg. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook macaroni according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and mustard. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in jalapenos and 3 cups cheese until cheese is melted.
  3. Reserve 1/4 cup crumbled bacon; stir remaining bacon into sauce.
  4. Drain macaroni and return to pot; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese and reserved bacon. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 636 calories, 34g fat (20g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.
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