** This post was imported as a part of my top 30 from my old blog – What’s Cooking in the Orange Kitchen**
Was that title too long? 🙂 LOL. In all seriousness, this is really the best mac and cheese I have ever had. I found it on one of my all time favorite blogs Pioneer Woman Cooks. I’ll admit, I’m in love with Ree. Her blog is full of witty commentary and informative cooking entries, plus she has the cutest family ever. If you haven’t had the pleasure of viewing her blog before please go check it out, you’ll be hooked!
PW’s Spicy Mac and Cheese
(source: Pioneer Woman Cooks, my changes are noted in bold)
Ingredients
4 cups cooked macaroni or cavatappi
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 finely diced red onion
Equal amount diced red bell pepper
1 finely diced jalapeno
1 4 oz can chopped green chilies
1 cup frozen corn
2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup half and half
1 generous cup grated Pepperjack cheese (I sometimes use half pepperjack and half mild cheddar)
2 Tbsp butter
Salt
Pepper
Directions
Boil pasta until al dente. In a large skillet, add olive oil and saute garlic and vegetables over medium heat for a couple of minutes. Add in canned chilies and stir around, then turn off heat. Drain pasta and add it to skillet. Pour on cream, add cheese, then add salt and pepper to taste and stir gently. At the end, add 2 tablespoons butter and stir again. Check seasonings and serve.
>So testy i think. thanks for your post.
>The mac & cheese looks real yummy…:)
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>HEY!!!! I am dying to try this mac and cheese…but where is the German Chocolate Recipe????? 🙂
>This looks and sounds wonderful!
-Celeste (Sugar & Spice Food Blog)
>I have some pepperjack in the fridge. I think this is a good use for it! thanks!