CONTEST-WINNING PEPPER JACK MAC

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When I want to make something hearty, creamy and cheesy, I go with this dish. It's comfort food at its finest. -Rianna Styx, Libertyville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
TOPPING:
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup cheddar french-fried onions, crushed

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside., In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, pepper and Worcestershire sauce until smooth; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted. Stir macaroni into cheese mixture., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, bacon, Parmesan cheese and onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 859 calories, Fat 64g fat (37g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

Rajesh Rawal
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


babar feni
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This mac and cheese is a real winner! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Kanxi Tamang
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


kumar bishwakarma
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This mac and cheese is so creamy and flavorful. I love the combination of cheeses, and the bacon and green chilies add a nice touch.


Shafiya Islam
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Queen Goddess
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or ham.


omar mohamed gad
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Ziddi rajput Ali
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This is the perfect mac and cheese recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


cre92468
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The pepper jack cheese wasn't too spicy, and the other ingredients balanced it out nicely.


zezo Sd
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This mac and cheese is so creamy and flavorful. The pepper jack cheese gives it a nice kick, and the bacon and green chilies add a lot of depth of flavor.


Leighton Kupido
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves it!


Chandrakumar
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Zeeshan Hadder
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Dalim khna
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow. I had it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Reduan Mia
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I'm not a big fan of pepper jack cheese, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The cheese wasn't too spicy, and the other ingredients balanced it out nicely.


Sobia Nishat
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The combination of cheeses is perfect, and the bacon and green chilies give it a nice smoky flavor.


Yahya Qsrawi
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Harun Ha
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This mac and cheese is a real winner! The pepper jack cheese gives it a nice kick, and the bacon and green chilies add a lot of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.