True to a Midwestern menu, serve this quick and easy homemade jalapeño macaroni and cheese with a breaded pork tenderloin sandwich. How spicy to make this mac and cheese is completely up to you.
Makes
4 servings
Total Time
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Ingredients
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Test Kitchen Tip
If you like your meals a little spicy, don’t bother seeding the jalapeño.
Instructions
Cook macaroni in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
Melt butter in a saucepan. Add jalapeño and garlic; cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk to incorporate, then stir in Cheddar and American cheese.
Cook sauce, stirring frequently, until thick and cheese is melted. Stir in cooked macaroni; season with salt.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 336
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 30%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 327mg 13%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 28g 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 12g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
