How to Make Kicked Up Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that brings back nostalgic memories of childhood. This recipe for Kicked Up Mac and Cheese takes the traditional dish to a whole new level with the addition of bold and flavorful ingredients. Perfect for a cozy night in or a comforting family meal, this dish is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

The star of this dish is, of course, the creamy and gooey cheese sauce. Instead of using just a basic cheddar cheese, this r...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups rotelle pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. A little at a time, whisk in milk, mustard, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, then remove from heat and whisk in pepperjack, Cheddar and Parmesan until smooth. Stir in cooked pasta and pour into shallow 2 quart baking dish.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in bread crumbs and chili powder. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    352 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 690mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 416mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 208mg