The BEST Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese

This was phenomenal but SUPER rich and filling. Used extra jalapeños and plant based bacon. Relatively easy recipe, making the bacon was the only pain.

Our whole family, including my picky eater daughter, loved this recipe. I did make a few substitutions, because I was just using what I had on hand. I used Siracha sauce instead of Tobasco, and for the cheese I used shredded Italian mix instead of mozzarella, about a cup of shredded Monterey pepper jack blend, and Dietze and Watson Cayenne Jalapeno cheddar cheese. Instead of plain cream cheese, I used Allouette Garlic and Herb spreadable cheese. My Panko crumbs had Italian seasoning in them, and I sliced a third jalapeno pepper for a topping. My husband absolutely loved this recipe and suggested I try it next time with some ham chopped into it.

Half sharp hand mild with mozzarella. Add another diced jalapeno before baking.