Spicy Pepper Jack Mac & Cheese
Creamy, one-pot mac and cheese spiked with sharp pepper jack for a smooth heat. Ready in 15 minutes—serve alongside crispy chicken tenders for the ultimate comfort plate.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 720
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 cups milk
- 3 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- 2
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water, then return to the pot.
- 3
Add butter and milk to the pot, stirring over medium heat until butter melts.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in shredded pepper jack until smooth and melted.
- 5
If sauce is too thick, whisk in reserved pasta water a splash at a time.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- wooden spoon
- whisk
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