Description
A comforting and indulgent mac and cheese dish featuring creamy cheese and spicy jalapeños, perfect for sharing or enjoying on cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup fresh jalapeños, diced
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Combine the cooked macaroni, softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, diced jalapeños, milk, and sour cream in a large pot over medium heat. Stir well.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes or until golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra spice, feel free to add more jalapeños. Experiment with different cheeses for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg