Spicy Mac and Cheese takes classic creamy comfort food and turns up the heat with bold chili flavor and rich, melty cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or indulgent side dishes, this easy spicy mac delivers crave-worthy creaminess with just the right kick.
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups uncooked cavatappi pasta or elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup crushed kettle-cooked potato chips or panko breadcrumbs
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente, drain.
- Preheat broiler.
- In a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes (do not burn).
- Gradually whisk in cream, milk, Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cheese until melted.
- Add pasta, bacon and jalapeno; cook and stir until heated through.
- Sprinkle chips over top.
- Broil 3-4 inches from heat until chips are browned, about 30 seconds.
