Spicy Pepper Jack Mac & Cheese
Creamy, one-pot mac and cheese spiked with sharp pepper jack for a smooth heat. Ready in 15 minutes—serve alongside crispy chicken tenders for the ultimate comfort plate.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 720
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes.
Step 2
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water, then return to the pot.
Step 3
Add butter and milk to the pot, stirring over medium heat until butter melts.
Step 4
Remove from heat and stir in shredded pepper jack until smooth and melted.
Step 5
If sauce is too thick, whisk in reserved pasta water a splash at a time.
Step 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- wooden spoon
- whisk
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