Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 jalapenos, minced and seeded
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
  • 1/2 small onion, minced (optional)
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 12 ounces elbow macaroni, dry
  • 8 ounces  sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in medium sauce pan. Saute minced jalapenos, garlic & onion until tender.
  2. Add flour, pepper, cumin and cayenne. Stir mixture for two minutes. Then gradually add milk until smooth and creamy. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  3. Cook macaroni until tender (if you haven't prepared already). Drain macaroni.
  4. Add shredded cheese to sauce and stir until melted. 
  5. Add sauce to macaroni in a buttered casserole dish. Top with bread crumbs and bake in oven until top is brown and bubbly.

PREP TIME: 15 min
TOTAL TIME: 45-50 min
SERVINGS: 4-6

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