Pepperjack cheese adds an interesting kick to this homemade mac and cheese
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 495kcal
Author Pam
Ingredients
½poundelbow macaroni
4tablespoonsbutter
4 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
2cupsmilk
1hot green or red chile peppers
4ouncesMonterey Jack cheese
salt and pepper
Instructions
Cook pasta in boiling, salted water per package directions and drain.
While pasta is cooking, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, incorporating it with the butter. Continue stirring or whisking for about 3 minutes or until it starts to darken slightly. Add peppers and stir to combine. Gradually whisk in milk, as it starts to thicken, whisk in the cheese.
When the cheese is melted and the sauce is thickened, stir in the cooked mac and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.