Bacon Jalapeno Mac and Cheese

Bacon Jalapeno Mac and Cheese: Creamy cheesy pasta loaded with crispy bacon and spicy jalapenos. Your favorite bar food turned into a decadent main dish!

You know what really grinds my gears?

I mean besides:
a. Crying kids at the supermarket
b. People who chew loudly (I want you to enjoy my food, but can you do it more quietly? Puh-lease!)
c. The constant stream of political posts on Facebook. Can it just be Christmas urgh!

What really grinds my gears is mac and cheese recipes with just a few little things thrown in. You can’t just put a slice of bacon in regular Mac and Cheese, and call it bacon mac and cheese.Uh-uh!

That is why I didn’t hold back on this Bacon Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese recipe. Go big or go home (seriously go take that crying child home, I’m trying to browse the limited edition Chips Ahoy).

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Bacon Jalapeno Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Bacon Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese

Creamy cheesy pasta loaded with crispy bacon and spicy jalapenos. Your favorite bar food turned into a decadent main dish!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Baked, Game Day, Super Bowl

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 10 Servings

Calories 649kcal

Author Krystle

Ingredients

• 1 Pound Dried Pasta I used Campanelle
• 5 Tablespoons Butter Divided
• 2 Cups Milk
• 8 oz. Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded
• 8 Ounces Velveeta Cheese Cubed
• 4 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
• 1 Pound Bacon Diced
• 5 Jalapenos Ribs and Seeds Removed, Sliced
• 1 Cup Bread Crumbs
• Salt and Pepper To Taste

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350º F. Cook pasta according to the box directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• In a large sauce pan cook bacon until crisp. Drain grease, reserving ~1 Tablespoon. Drain bacon on paper towels.
• Saute jalapenos for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
• In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in milk until heated.
• Stir in velveeta, cream cheese, and shredded cheese. Stir until cheeses are completely melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Fold in bacon and jalapeno. Toss with pasta until combined.
• Pour into a 9x13 inch pan. In a small bowl, combine remaining 3 tablespoons of butter with bread crumbs. Pour over pasta.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 649kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 989mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 19.4% | Vitamin C: 10.1% | Calcium: 39.8% | Iron: 8.5%

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Bacon Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese Adapted via I’m Bored Let’s Go

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Mac And Cheese Trivia Tidbits:

1. The World Record for eating Jalapeno Poppers is 118 in 10 minutes!
2. Campanelle is Italian for little bells.

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What do you think of this Bacon Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese? What is your biggest pet peeve?