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Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect combination of spicy jalapeno peppers, bacon, chicken and creamy macaroni and cheese. The perfect comfort food, this Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese is loaded with tons of spicy smokey flavor.

Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

So there is a new favorite diet breaker in my house and it goes by the name Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese. I feel like I could just stop the blog post right there and we would all be on the same page. I know, I know .. it’s that time of year when we are all trying to reinvent ourselves into better versions of who we already are.  We are all watching what we eat, we are making great strides in breaking up with carbs and sugar and some of us are even finding the power to leave our beds and hour early each morning and suffering through the torture of an early morning workout before work.

Awesome! Great! Keep up the good work, buddy!…………………. let me say it again… Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese.

C’mon back to the dark side, kids.. there’s no judgement here! This Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese will be worth that extra two hours in the gym tomorrow, I promise!

Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

CAN JALAPENO BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE BE FROZEN?

Yes! To freeze your Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese, transfer the macaroni and cheese  Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese to a buttered 9-by-13-inch freezer-to-oven baking dish. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Then bake your macaroni and cheese still frozen and covered with foil at 350° for 1 hour. Remove foil and broil for 2-3 minutes for the crunchy brown cheese topping, if that is what you like. Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese can be frozen for up to 2 months.

WHAT TOPPINGS CAN BE USED FOR JALAPENO BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE?

You can top your Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese any way you and your family like.  I prefer to top my Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese with sliced jalapenos, bacon crumbles and … um .. more shredded cheese and bake it until the cheese is all crunchy.  You can also top your macaroni and cheese with breadcrumbs mixed with a bit of butter, crumbled Cheez-its or even crumbled Doritos.

Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese in a pan

HOW DO YOU MAKE JALAPENO BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE?

Easy! To make your Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese, preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray 13 x 9 casserole pan with non-stick spray. Bring large pot of water to boil and add in pasta. Cook for half of the recommended time, remove and drain. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Add in flour once butter has melted and whisk to combine. Pour in milk and add in spices and salt and pepper. Whisk often and bring mixture to a boil. Once boiling, whisk in Parmesan cheese and half of the shredded cheese and continue whisking until melted. Add in ricotta, chicken, bacon, pasta and jalapenos and stir until mixed evenly. Transfer Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese to a 13×9 pan. top with remaining shredded cheese and bake for 25 minutes.
Garnish with extra jalapenos and more bacon crumbles and serve while hot.

Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

For the record, I am not a huge fan of spicy peppers but I am starting to dip my toes into the pool, so to speak. This Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese is the first dish I have made where those little rascals are front and center and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. This Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese recipe is cheesy, rich and just spicy enough to lay claim to its name. The bacon is smokey, the cheese is creamy and the jalapenos are a bit spicy. If your family likes their dishes on the mild side, leave out one of the jalapeno peppers .  If you are a wild child and don’t mind incinerating the inside of your mouth, go ahead and throw another one or two into the mix. Whatever makes YOU happy!!

Trust me, you will love this dish! Give Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese a try and I promise this will be your families new favorite dinner request.

ENJOY!!

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Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

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Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect combination of spicy jalapeno peppers, bacon, chicken and creamy macaroni and cheese. The perfect comfort food, this Jalapeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese is loaded with tons of spicy smokey flavor.| A Wicked Whisk | https://www.awickedwhisk.com
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 12 ea

Ingredients

  • 6 pieces crisp bacon chopped (or one package of pre-cooked bacon pieces)
  • 3 chicken breasts cooked and bite sized
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 4 tablespoon flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 8 oz each shredded Monterey Jack and Sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 jalapenos ribs and seeds removed, diced (plus extra for garnishing)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 lb rigatoni

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray 13 x 9 casserole pan with non-stick spray
  • Bring large pot of water to boil and add in pasta. Cook for half of the recommended time, remove and drain.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Add in flour once butter has melted and whisk to combine.
  • Pour in milk and add in spices and salt and pepper. Whisk often and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Once boiling, whisk in Parmesan cheese and half of the shredded cheese and continue whisking until melted.
  • Add in ricotta, chicken, bacon, pasta and jalapenos and stir until mixed evenly
  • Transfer to a 13x9 pan. top with remaining shredded cheese and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Garnish with extra jalapenos and serve while hot

Nutrition

Serving: 12ea | Calories: 423.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.3g | Protein: 29.2g | Fat: 18.5g | Saturated Fat: 8.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 251.4mg | Potassium: 200.6mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 4.6g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 2mg
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