Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1(16 ounce) packageelbow macaroni
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1(16 ounce) packagebacon, cut into bite-size pieces
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10jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
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2tablespoonschile paste, or to taste
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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4tablespoonsall-purpose flour
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1tablespoonminced garlic
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4cupswhole milk
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16ouncesshredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
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8ouncesshredded Parmesan cheese
Cooking Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
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Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until nearly crispy, about 5 minutes. Add jalapeños and fry until they are soft and bacon is crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain some of the bacon fat, leaving 4 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
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Stir chile paste into the pan and fry for 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Cook and stir garlic in the pan for 1 minute. Pour in milk and cook over medium heat, constantly whisking, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes to slightly cool and prevent cheese from separating.
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Stir Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese into mixture until melted. Add drained pasta and mix together. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe8 | |
| Calories746 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 39g |
50% |
| Saturated Fat 20g |
101% |
| Cholesterol 112mg |
37% |
| Sodium 1372mg |
60% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57g |
21% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g |
9% |
| Total Sugars 8g |
|
| Protein 43g |
87% |
| Vitamin C 8mg |
9% |
| Calcium 906mg |
70% |
| Iron 3mg |
15% |
| Potassium 475mg |
10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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