Name: Baked Jalapeño Mac Cups (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz Elbow Macaroni; 1/4 cup Butter; 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour; 3 cups Milk; 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 2 Jalapeños-seeded and diced; 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs; 2 tbsp Melted Butter

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Individual servings of creamy mac and cheese baked with a kick of jalapeño and topped with breadcrumbs.

Total 45 min

Serves 6

Steps 9

Ingredients 11

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Pasta
8 oz 225 g Elbow Macaroni
Cheese Sauce
cup 60 mL Butter
cup 30 g All-Purpose Flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
2 cups 225 g Shredded Cheddar Cheese
cup 60 g Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper
Jalapeño & Topping
2 50 g Jalapeños-seeded and diced
cup 60 g Panko Bread Crumbs
2 tbsp 30 mL Melted Butter

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 6-cup muffin tin.
Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, Salt, and Pepper until cheese is melted and smooth.
Combine cooked Pasta and diced Jalapeños with Cheese Sauce. Stir well to coat.
Fill each muffin cup with the mac and cheese mixture.
Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine Panko Bread Crumbs and Melted Butter. Sprinkle evenly over the mac and cheese cups.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.