Created: 4/6/2024
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
This hot and spicy twist on the classic comfort food will bring some heat to your dinner table. Made with creamy Kraft cheese sauce, tender elbow macaroni, and a spicy kick, it's perfect for those who love bold flavors.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4-6 servings
1 pound elbow macaroni
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2-3 diced jalapeño peppers
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10 oz) can Kraft cheese sauce
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente (cooked but still firm). Drain and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente (cooked but still firm). Drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns golden-brown.
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns golden-brown.
Step 4
Gradually add the whole milk to the saucepan, whisking constantly. Continue cooking and whisking until the mixture thickens and comes to a simmer.
Gradually add the whole milk to the saucepan, whisking constantly. Continue cooking and whisking until the mixture thickens and comes to a simmer.
Step 5
Add the diced jalapeño peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well and cook for another minute.
Add the diced jalapeño peppers, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well and cook for another minute.
Step 6
Add the can of Kraft cheese sauce to the saucepan and stir until fully combined.
Add the can of Kraft cheese sauce to the saucepan and stir until fully combined.
Step 7
Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the saucepan and stir until the macaroni is evenly coated with the cheese sauce.
Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the saucepan and stir until the macaroni is evenly coated with the cheese sauce.
Step 8
Transfer the mac n' cheese to an oven-safe casserole dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
Transfer the mac n' cheese to an oven-safe casserole dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
Step 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving hot. Enjoy the spicy goodness!
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving hot. Enjoy the spicy goodness!