Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese combines creamy cheese sauce with spicy peppers, crispy bacon, and a crunchy topping. The dish is rich, indulgent, and has just enough heat to keep things interesting. A grown-up twist on a comfort classic, perfect for dinner when you want something special.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 jalapenos (seeds and ribs removed, diced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup American cheese (cut into small chunks (or 8 ounces sliced cheese))
- ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ pound bacon (cooked crisp and crumbled, a handful reserved for topping)
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1-2 jalapeno (thinly sliced, for topping)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 60M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 45m
- Sodium
- 1939mg
- Total sugar
- 20g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 438mg
- Calcium
- 1267mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1939MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.