Add 1/2 chopped red onion and 2 Tablespoons of butter to a saute pan with some salt and pepper.
Saute for about 5 minutes. Then throw in 2 chopped jalapenos (you can take out the seeds if you want it less spicy) and 2 cloves of garlic, chopped.
Saute for another 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons flour, stirring for about a minute until think "paste" forms.
Add 1 cup whole milk and stir until sauce thickens.
Add in your cheeses. I used cream cheese, jalapeno jack and cheddar. Stir until combined. At this point you need to taste to see if you need any more salt and pepper. I added about a teaspoon of each. Add 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard and a few sprinkles of cayenne pepper (depending on how spicy you want it).
Throw in your cooked pasta and stir to combine.
Now at this point, I like to top with breadcrumbs and broil for a few minutes. My husband likes it just the way it is, so that is what I did this time.
This recipe is perfect for anything! A summer barbeque, a thanksgiving or Christmas meal, or even a romantic date night!!
Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
1/2 Red onion, chopped
2 Tablespoons butter
Salt
Pepper
2 Jalapenos, chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, chopped
1 1/2 Tablespoons flour
1 Cup whole milk
4 oz cream cheese
4 oz cheddar cheese
4 oz pepper jack cheese
Dry Mustard
Cayenne Pepepr
8 oz cooked pasta
Panko Breadcrumbs
