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Jalapeno-Bacon Mac & Cheese

Name: Jalapeno-Bacon Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk; 3 tablespoons yellow mustard; 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos; 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon strips (about 7 strips), cooked and crumbled

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

5 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Nick Kaczor, New Hudson, Michigan

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Oct. 14, 2022

All my dishes use ingredients that are usually sitting in the fire department pantry. I just adjust amounts depending on how many people we have on duty that day. This is always popular. —Nick Kaczor, New Hudson, Michigan

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Jalapeno-Bacon Mac & Cheese

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:25 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon strips (about 7 strips), cooked and crumbled

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook macaroni according to package directions.

2
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and mustard. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in jalapenos and 3 cups cheese until cheese is melted.
3
Reserve 1/4 cup crumbled bacon; stir remaining bacon into sauce.
4
Drain macaroni and return to pot; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese and reserved bacon. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.