Bacon Jalapeño Mac & Cheese

This Bacon Jalapeño Mac & Cheese is Spicy and Cheesy. I love spicy but this recipe is so versatile you can omit the Jalapeños to your liking

I love spicy food. I also like gourmet Mac & Cheese dishes. So why wouldn’t I like this Bacon Jalapeño Mac & Cheese recipe? What I really like about this recipe is that you can easily control the heat by modifying the number of jalapeños you add. Want less spicy, fewer jalapeños. Want more heat, add more jalapeños! That simple.

This Mac & Cheese is packed with flavor and a sidekick of heat! If you don’t like spicy food, you can completely omit the jalapeños. I’ve never made it without the jalapeños but I’m sure it would turn out great. Only thing is you will be missing out for sure!

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How to Make Bacon Jalapeños Mac & Cheese.

1- Place oil, onion, jalapeños, and garlic into a large skillet and sauté over medium heat until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
2- Meanwhile, bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add your macaroni noodles and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3- Place the milk and cheese into the skillet and whisk until the cheese has melted approximately 10 minutes.
4- Season with salt and pepper.
5- Mix your macaroni noodles into your sauce until well combined.
6- Add the crushed crackers and bacon pieces on top. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

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Bacon Jalapeños Mac & Cheese

This Bacon Jalapeño Mac & Cheese is Spicy and Cheesy. I love spicy but this recipe is so versatile you can omit the Jalapeños to your liking

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time50 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, jalapenos, mac & cheese

Servings: 8

Calories: 440kcal

Author: Chef Rodney

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 Cup Yellow Onion Chopped
• 1 Jalapeño(s) Finely Diced
• 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
• 16 oz Macaroni
• 2 Cups Milk
• 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
• 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Shredded
• 1 Pkg Bacon Cooked and Diced
• 1 Sleeve Soda Crackers Finely Crushed
• Salt & Pepper to Taste

how to make this recipe

• Place oil, onion, jalapeños, and garlic into a large skillet and sauté over medium heat until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add your macaroni noodles and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Place the milk and cheese into the skillet and whisk until the cheese has melted, approximately 10 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix your macaroni noodles into your sauce until well combined.
• Add the crushed crackers and bacon pieces on top. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

Notes

→ I recommend wearing disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 331mg | Iron: 1mg

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