Spicy Mac and Cheese
Spicy Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup rice crispys
Instructions
- 1
Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and then whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the diced jalapeño, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well coated.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve the spicy mac and cheese hot, garnished with rice crispys for added texture.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup rice crispys
Instructions
- 1
Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and then whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the diced jalapeño, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well coated.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve the spicy mac and cheese hot, garnished with rice crispys for added texture.
⏱️ 1 min