JOHNNY JALAPENO'S 'JUMPIN WAGON WHEELS!' MACARONI AND CHEESE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Johnny Jalapeno's 'jumpin Wagon Wheels!' Macaroni and Cheese image

This is a firey dish chock full of goodies. Legend tells that Yankee Doodle went to town in a wagon pulled by his young horse. On his way, one of the wheels to the wagon hit a large rock in the road. Well, the wheel went a flyin! He brought it back to the wagon and there he was, stuck on the side of the road and no way to fix his wagon. Just then, the McDaniel gang rode up, and in their traditional 'Robin Hood' ways, set out to fix the wheel, while Johnny fixed up a down-home campfire lunch. After this delicious meal, Yankee Doodle was so elated by Johnny's wonderful dish, he gave Johnny the wagon so he could travel with his recipes and cookware in a more formidable fashion. The only gift Johnny could reciprocate with was a beautiful injun feather he had found along his many trails. Well, Yankee doodle got up on his pony, stuck the feather in his hat and said "Thanks for the macaroni!" For an all-out exlusive dish, spoon some of Recipe #395692 over top!

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

16 ounces large sized elbow macaroni noodles (or wagon wheels shape)
8 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups half & half light cream (or milk)
1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded gouda cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon habanero sauce (or hot pepper sauce)
1 teaspoon mustard powder
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 cup light sour cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups cooked lean ham, cubed
2 -3 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers (to your firey desire)
4 slices bacon, raw and cut into 1-inch squares
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 parmesan cheese
2 roma tomatoes, sliced thin (or plum tomatoes)

Steps:

  • MACARONI: Cook macaroni according to package and drain well. Pour into a cast iron dutch oven (or crock pot), stir melted butter into the hot pasta and set aside.
  • CHEESE SAUCE: Heat milk in a 2 quart sauce pan over medium heat until warmed. Add the cheeses, stirring gently until melted. Season to taste with habanero sauce, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  • Remove from heat and fold in the sour cream. Slowly add the beaten eggs while wisking to incorporate. Mix in the chopped ham and jalapenos.
  • ASSEMBLY: Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta (the macaroni will be soupy at this point, but it will absorb as it bakes). Note: Dish can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days at this point.
  • BAKE: Preheat oven to 350°F Place bacon pieces over the top. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over top of macaroni and bacon.
  • Bake approximately 30 minutes (longer if refrigerated) until hot. Remove from oven and place tomatoes over top to resemble wagon wheels and sprinkle with a bit more black pepper if desired. Place back in the oven for 5-10 more minutes. You can turn the oven off and keep warm for a little while til ready to serve.

Rayyan iskandar
[email protected]

This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Bangla Vidio Song
[email protected]

I added some cooked bacon to this dish and it was amazing.


Ssimwenda David
[email protected]

This was easy to make and it tasted great. I will definitely make it again.


Monty Eley
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of jalapeños, but I still enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce was really good.


Fishing 727
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Rezaul Islam Reza
[email protected]

I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese.


Malik Nasir
[email protected]

This was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Okafor Andrew
[email protected]

I love the combination of jalapeños and cheese in this dish. It's the perfect amount of spice.


Mile Stone
[email protected]

This is my new favorite macaroni and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aidie Magcalas
[email protected]

I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Nuwan Nuwan
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the topping was crispy and golden brown.


Kevin Martz
[email protected]

This was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the cheesy goodness and the hint of spice from the jalapeños. I will definitely be making this again.