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Spicy Three Cheese Mac & Cheese

Tim McGeever|

Spicy Three Cheese Mac & Cheese
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My love affair with mac and cheese gets hot and heavy in this spicy interpretation of the American classic. We begin with a medley of cheeses, including pepper jack, cheddar, and parmesan, and add to that a mix of scallions and jalapenos - two of my favorite 'mean greens'. I have also replaced the traditional macaroni with fusilli pasta because, lt's face it, a little change never hurt nobody.  Click here to see the 9 Irresistible Mac and Cheese Recipes
Servings
5
Ingredients
  • 1 pound fusilli pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounce extra sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 8 ounce pepper jack cheese
  • 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 4 ounce jalapeno, seeded and chooped
Directions
  1. Cook the pasta in boiling water following package directions for al dente, drain, and set aside. Set oven to broil.
  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add milk or heavy cream, and pepper jack cheese.
  3. While stirring, add jalapeno, scallions, cheddar and 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Add salt to taste.
  4. Combine the sauce with the pasta and stir to blend. Spoon into a nonstick baking dish. Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese on top.
  5. Broil for 4-5 minutes, or until the edges become golden brown.
  6. Remove and let cool. Serve and enjoy!
 
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