Ingredients
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- 1 box cavatappi pasta
- 1–3 jalapeños
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 cup each: evaporated milk, heavy cream and whole milk.
- 2 tsp each: garlic + onion powder, salt , black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne
- 1 cup each: Smoked gouda, sharp yellow + sharp white cheddar cheese.
Instructions
- Boil pasta accordingly to the directions, drain and set aside.
- Roasted jalapeños in the boiler for 3-5 minutes, until blistered. Chop finely and set aside.
- Melt butter into a pot, add the seasonings and flour. Mix everything together until flour is cooked and looks golden brown.
- Add in all the milks, followed by finely diced roasted jalapeños. Simmer for 3-5 mins until it thickens and mix in 3/4 of the cheeses. Add in the pasta and mix to combine.
- Transfer into a baking tray and top it off with remaining cheeses and bake at 370F for 20 mins.
Notes
For grandma style Mac and cheese or also known as my older roasted jalapeño Mac and cheese recipe, please read the following instructions and ingredients.
Replace the evaporated milk with additional cup of whole milk and heavy cream.
Toast 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs with 1 tbsp butter and 2 tsp Italian seasoning.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
Keywords: Mac and cheese, jalapeños, spicy pasta, breadcrumbs, grandmas Mac and cheese, thanksgiving sides, roasted peppers