Pepper Jack Mac And Cheese
Creamy macaroni pasta baked with a blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheese, adding a spicy kick from the pepper jack's jalapeño peppers, resulting in a rich, flavorful, and satisfying comfort food dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 1/2 lb Large Torchio shape pasta
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- Salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 lb Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 Thinly sliced jalapenos
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta al dente, then set aside.
- Melt butter in a large pan, then whisk in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add milk, whisking until smooth. Cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat, adding cheese gradually while stirring until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta, jalapeños, and cheese sauce. Top with reserved cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for 1-2 minutes for extra browning.
- Serve hot with a green salad.