Jalapeno Bacon Mac & Cheese

• Meat

  • 1 12 ounce package Bacon

• Produce

  • 2 Jalapeno peppers, Small
  • 1 Red onion diced (about 1/4 cup, small

• Pasta & Grains

  • 4 cups Pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Flour

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 8 oz Cheddar cheese, sharp
  • 8 oz Pepper jack cheese
  • 1 pint Whipping cream

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked pasta (any shape)
• 1 12 ounce package of bacon
• 1 small red onion diced (about ¼ cup)
• 2 or 3 small jalapeno peppers, thinly diced or sliced
• *I only used two & had plenty of heat.
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 pint whipping cream
• 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
• 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, cubed
• 1 tablespoon flour

Directions

• Cook the pasta according to its directions on the box. You can work on prep work while it cooks & then drain & set aside.
• Add bacon, onions, jalapenos & black pepper to a skillet. Cook on a medium heat until the bacon is as crispy as you like. Spread some paper towels over your counter & empty the skillet over them. Blot off excess grease & crumble the bacon with your hands or use scissors to cut it into small pieces.
• In a sauce pan add butter & whipping cream, melt butter over a low heat.
• Add the cheese cubes & stir occasionally until everything is melted.
• Add flour & mix in completely, bring the cheese sauce to a boil & remove it from heat.
• Combine pasta, bacon with jalapenos & onions & pour cheese sauce over everything.
• Mix well, serve hot & enjoy.
• Its great to to garnish with a few bacon pieces or jalapenos.