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    Jalapeño Popper Mac ‘n Cheese

    Published: Jan 9, 2020 · Modified: Jun 14, 2023 by Alison · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This Jalapeño Popper Mac ‘n Cheese recipe is rich, creamy and filled with deliciousness of cheeses, jalapenos, and bacon topped with crunchy bread crumbs. I love the combination of all these flavors together and the fact that it’s easier to make than you think. The jalapeno’s add a bit of kick to the dish but if you don’t like it spicy you can always leave them out. Enjoy!

    Jalapeño Popper Mac ‘n Cheese

    Jalapeño Popper Mac ‘n Cheese

    Ingredients

    4 cups day old bread cut into cubes
    ¼ cup olive oil
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    1 teaspoon oregano
    1 lb elbow macaroni
    ½ stick butter
    8 ounces cream cheese
    ½ cup heavy whipping cream
    ¼ cup jarred jalapeños, diced
    1 pound bacon
    12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
    6 ounces Colby jack cheese (marble), shredded

    how to make Jalapeño Popper Mac ‘n Cheese

    What kind of noodles should I use to make Jalapeño Popper Mac ‘n Cheese? 

    I used elbow macaroni in this recipe but you really can use any kind of noodle you want. You can use the long spiral noodles, penne pasta, cavatappi pasta, and more. If you are wanting a more healthier pasta you can also use whole wheat pasta. No matter what noodle you use make sure to cook it according to the package directions.

    Directions

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and add bacon.

    On a separate baking sheet, add bread cubes, toss in olive oil and add salt, garlic powder, and
    oregano. Bake bread cubes for 15 minutes, or until golden brown, continue baking bacon.

    Bake bacon until crispy, about 20 minutes. Coarsely chop bacon.

    Prepare macaroni, al denté, as directed in the package. Return macaroni to pan and add cream cheese and butter. Mix until butter and cream cheese are melted.

    Mix in whipping cream and shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Fold in jalapeños and bacon.

    Add macaroni to a greased baking dish and top with croutons. Bake for 35 minutes.

    How to Make Jalapeño Popper Mac ‘n Cheese

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    Jalapeño Popper Mac ‘n Cheese

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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Additional Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups day old bread cut into cubes
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 lb elbow macaroni
    • ½ stick butter
    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
    • ¼ cup jarred jalapeños diced
    • 1 pound bacon
    • 12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese shredded
    • 6 ounces Colby jack cheese marble, shredded

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and add bacon.
    • On a separate baking sheet, add bread cubes, toss in olive oil and add salt, garlic powder, andoregano.
    • Bake bread cubes for 15 minutes, or until golden brown, continue baking bacon.
    • Bake bacon until crispy, about 20 minutes.
    • Coarsely chop bacon.
    • Prepare macaroni, al denté, as directed in the package.
    • Return macaroni to pan and add cream cheese and butter. Mix until butter and cream cheese are melted.
    • Mix in whipping cream and shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
    • Fold in jalapeños and bacon.
    • Add macaroni to a greased baking dish and top with croutons
    • Bake for 35 minutes.

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    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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