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Creamy Jalapeno Breaded Macaroni and Cheese
This mac and cheese gets a kick from the jalapeño.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Keyword
mac and cheese
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
minutes
Total Time
55
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
Calories
604
kcal
Author
Emily Grace
Ingredients
6
tbsp
butter
6
tbsp
flour
3
cups
whole milk
8
oz
sharp white cheddar
grated
2
cloves
garlic
minced
2
jalapenos
seeds removed, finely chopped
1/2
lb
macaroni noodles
Salt and pepper
2
cups
Kettle Brand Jalapeno chips
2
cups
Kettle Brand New York Cheddar chips
Instructions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees.
Cook the pasta al dente in boiling salted water as directed on the package.
Drain and set the pasta aside.
Place the chips inside a large Ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin, set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter and flour over medium-low heat.
Stir vigorously to make a thick paste.
Continue to cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
Slowly whisk in the milk in 1 cup increments, making sure to work the mixture smooth each time.
Whisk in the garlic, bring to a boil, and allow to simmer for 10 minutes- stirring often.
Turn off the heat and whisk in the grated cheddar.
Season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in the macaroni and jalapenos, pour into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
Top with the crushed chips and bake for 35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
Calories:
604
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
52
g
|
Protein:
17
g
|
Fat:
36
g
|
Saturated Fat:
14
g
|
Cholesterol:
61
mg
|
Sodium:
497
mg
|
Potassium:
924
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
735
IU
|
Vitamin C:
12.3
mg
|
Calcium:
328
mg
|
Iron:
1.5
mg