Creamy Baked Jalapeño Mac and Cheese

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 45:12

    [12] I made the earth

        and created man on it;

    it was my hands that stretched out the heavens,

        and I commanded all their host.

1/2 box bronze cut cavatappi pasta, cook al dente (around 8 minutes) 

1 t chicken base seasoning 

Water to cover

Cook drain set aside

Cheese blend

8 oz cheddar blend

8 oz mozzarella 

4 oz Gouda 

8 oz Italian cheese blend

Reserve 1/4 of the blend for top

Mix set aside

Liquid blend

2 oz spreadable cream cheese 

1/8 in thick chunk of Velveeta 

1 can evaporated milk

1/2 c half and half 

Seasoning blend

1 t salt

1/2 t onion powder 

1/2 t dry mustard 

1/2 t white pepper 

1/2 t smoked dried pepper blend

1/2 t Aleppo pepper

Cooking 

2 T butter

1 diced Jalapeño 

Melt butter and sauté Jalapeño 

Add seasoning blend

Add liquid blend 

Add cheese blend

Simmer until fully melted and slightly thickened 

Toss in pasta

Top with the set aside cheese

Bake 350 for 20 minutes 

Toast top under broiler

Serve