Chili Pepper Madness · by Mike Hultquist★ 4.8 (6)
Creamy Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese Recipe
NUTRITION · PER SERVING20M COOK
CAL 35%·PRO 54%
CARBS 52G29% OF CAL
3G FIBER43G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 43G55% OF CAL
21G SAT22G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Creamy, spicy mac and cheese loaded with bacon and jalapeños. Rich, cheesy, and smoky with just enough heat. A comfort-food upgrade ready in 20 minutes.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 pound noodles (I used cavatapi, but you can use similar noodles)
- 8 slices bacon (chopped)
- 3 jalapeno peppers (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup crema or sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce (or more, as desired!)
- 8 ounces Monterrey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded)
- FOR GARNISH: Extra jalapeno slices, spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped parsley
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 20M
CAL 35%·PRO 54%
CARBS 52G29% OF CAL
3G FIBER43G OTHER6G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 43G55% OF CAL
21G SAT22G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 823mg
- Total sugar
- 6g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 287mg
- Calcium
- 470mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 823MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.