kicked up mac and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups rotelle pasta
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons chili powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. a little at a time, whisk in milk, mustard, salt, pepper and hot sauce. bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. boil 1 minute, then remove from heat and whisk in pepperjack, cheddar and parmesan until smooth. stir in cooked pasta and pour into shallow 2 quart baking dish.
• melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. stir in bread crumbs and chili powder. sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
• bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. let stand 10 minutes before serving.