The BEST Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese
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Creamy, indulgent mac and cheese loaded with crispy bacon, spicy jalapeños, and topped with a breadcrumb crust. Bold and comforting, it's a kicked-up version of a classic comfort dish.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 16 oz elbow macaroni (cooked (or other tubular pasta))
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 jalapeños (seeded, membranes removed, and diced)
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 oz cream cheese (cut into cubes)
- 2 tsp TABASCO® Sauce
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese ( shredded)
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 12 oz bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 1/2 cups panko crumbs
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 50M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 30m
- Sodium
- 1261mg
- 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
- 132mg
- Calcium
- 430mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 1261MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.