By homecookingcollective.com
Pepper Jack Mac and Cheese
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:35min
This easy pepper jack mac and cheese recipe is mildly spicy, ultra creamy, and features a crispy, crunchy breadcrumb topping.
Updated at: Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:30:55 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
54
Low
Glycemic Load
32
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories863.6 kcal (43%)
Total Fat56.5 g (81%)
Carbs59.5 g (23%)
Sugars8 g (9%)
Protein31 g (62%)
Sodium1279.4 mg (64%)
Fiber3.3 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
3 tablespoonsunsalted butter
divided
2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1 ½ cupswhole milk
½ cupheavy cream
kosher salt
¼ teaspoonblack pepper
½ teaspoongarlic powder
¼ teaspoonmustard powder
½ teaspoonsmoked paprika
optional
8 ouncespasta
dried, short, such as cavatappi, medium shells, or fusilli
4 ouncescream cheese
cut into 1-inch cubes
8 ouncespepper jack cheese
freshly grated
½ cupparmigiano-reggiano cheese
finely grated
1 tablespoonunsalted butter
¼ cuppanko breadcrumbs
8pickled jalapeños
drained of any pickling liquid then chopped
Instructions
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