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Habanero mac and cheese
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Habanero Mac And Cheese

Extra spicy and extra cheesy
Course Side
Keyword Habanero Pepper
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 554kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the tablespoon of melted butter and Panko breadcrumbs. Stir well.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook to al dente (follow package time). Drain the pasta and place it back in the pot.
  • Over medium heat, add the 1/4 cup butter. Melt the butter.
  • Add the chili powder, salt, black pepper, and flour to the butter. Stir well.
  • Add the milk and half and half to the butter mix. Turn the heat to medium high and stir well until the mix lightly boils. Lower the heat and continue stirring until the butter mix thickens.
  • Remove the butter mix from the heat, then add in the sharp cheddar and habanero cheddar (or habanero jack) cheeses. Stir often until the cheeses are fully melted.
  • Lightly butter (or oil) the bottom and sides of a baking pan.
  • Pour the cheese mix over the cellentani (or macaroni), then pour it into the baking pan. Top with the Panko breadcrumbs.
  • Bake the mac and cheese for 20 minutes, or until the cheese turns a nice golden brown.

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Nutrition

Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 945IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 394mg | Iron: 1.4mg