Kicked up Mac and Cheese

Name: Kicked up Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 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

⏱️ Ready in 1h 10m 🥄 Prep 30 min 🔥 Cook 40 min 👥 8 servings 👁️ 10 views

Kicked Up Mac and Cheese is an impressive family-friendly dish you can prepare in about 1 hour 10 minutes. Made with 1 ½ cups rotelle pasta, 4 tablespoons butter, divided, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 3 cups whole milk and 1 teaspoon dry mustard, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A classic recipe that has been enjoyed for generations.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 30 min

Cook 40 min

Serves 8

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 8

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 352

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23.3g 30%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 690mg 30%

Total Carbohydrate 19.6g 7%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Total Sugars 5g

Protein 16.4g 33%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.