Chilli popper mac and cheese
American 20 Mins Prep · 30 Mins Cook
- Preheat the oven to 200°C, gas mark 6. Cook the macaroni (or elbow pasta) according to package instructions.
- To make the white sauce, place the butter in a medium saucepan set over a medium heat and melt. Whisk in the flour and cook for a further 2 minutes or until slightly golden and nutty. Whisk in the milk and cream. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens, approx. 8-10 minutes. Grate the mozzarella. Stir the mozzarella into the sauce along with the cream cheese. Season well.
- Finely slice the jalapeños into rounds.
- Combine the macaroni, white sauce and half the jalapeño and place in an oven-proof dish.
- Grate the mature Cheddar and combine with the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over the macaroni mixture. Top with the remaining jalapeño.
- Place in the oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes then serve.
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