Bacon Jalapeno Fancy Mac and Cheese

Name: Bacon Jalapeno Fancy Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 Tbls butter; 2 Tbls flour; 2 cups water; 3 1/2 cups milk; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup American cheese, diced; 2 oz cream cheese; 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup jalapenos, minced; 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup butter, melted

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October 12, 2023

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Bacon Jalapeno Fancy Mac and Cheese

Yield: 8

Author: Live Like Magick

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 40 Min

This mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, with a perfect blend of four cheeses, crispy bacon, and spicy jalapenos. It's creamy and delicious, with a crispy topping that adds the perfect crunch.

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Ingredients

2 Tbls butter
2 Tbls flour
2 cups water
3 1/2 cups milk
1 lb elbow macaroni
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup American cheese, diced
2 oz cream cheese
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup jalapenos, minced
1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour, then whisk until combined.
Pour in the water and whisk until smooth and just thickened.
Add the milk and whisk until combined.
Stir in the elbow macaroni, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked.
Turn the heat to low, then stir in the cheddar, American cheese, and cream cheese. Keep stirring until the sauce is smooth. Stir in jalapenos and bacon. Pour into a buttered 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Preheat oven to 400 F.
In a medium bowl, mix together the cracker crumbs, parmesan cheese, and butter. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the macaroni.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the topping is light brown.