Baked Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese
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Baked Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese

NUTRITION · PER SERVING30M COOK
CAL 38%·PRO 54%
CARBS 47G25% OF CAL
3G FIBER6G SUGAR39G OTHER
FAT 52G63% OF CAL
29G SAT23G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Creamy baked mac and cheese gets a spicy kick from jalapeños and savory bacon, balanced with melted mozzarella and cream cheese. A bold comfort-food main that's indulgent and satisfying.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 8
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 box (16 oz) dried short cut pasta (cavatappi, elbow, rotini, penne, etc)
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2-3 fresh jalapeños, seeds and ribs removed, diced
  • 1/3 cup diced yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream (or half and half)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature ((and cubed))
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, (divided)
  • 2 cups shredded or diced white American cheese, (divided (white cheddar can also be used))
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, divided
PREP
10M
SODIUM
1229MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.