Creamy Jalapeño Mac 'n' Cheese


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How to Make Creamy Jalapeño Mac and Cheese
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Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8

The American dish Mac 'n' Cheese, or macaroni and cheese, isn't just pasta topped with cheese; it's a delicious dish that's always a hit, whether for breakfast, dinner, or a get-together with friends. It's most often made with cone-shaped pasta. Boiled, tossed with cheese sauce, topped with a crispy topping, and baked or served immediately, the results are equally delicious. Make a quick, no-bake Mac 'n' Cheese. Toss the pasta with a sauce made from cream, grated cheddar, processed cheese, and spices. Add pickled jalapeños, which pair beautifully with the creamy flavor of the dish, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and herbs, and serve.



The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:


  • 450 g of pasta
  • 110 g butter
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1.5 cups of low-fat cream
  • 0.5 tsp mustard powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 cups grated sharp cheddar
  • 240 g processed cheese, such as Velveeta, cut into 1 cm pieces.
  • 1/3 cup chopped pickled jalapeño peppers
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro



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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:


  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

  3. In a saucepan, combine the cream, mustard, garlic powder, and the remaining 6 tablespoons (90 g) butter and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the cheddar and cream cheese and stir until smooth. Stir in the jalapeño pasta and season with salt. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cilantro.



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