
By tasteofhome.com
Spicy Mac and Cheese
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:15min
The heat in our spicy mac and cheese comes from Cajun seasoning, pepper jack cheese and chopped jalapeno. To turn things up a notch, add hot sauce to the bechamel!
Updated at: Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:05:59 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
57
Moderate
Glycemic Load
19
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories703.9 kcal (35%)
Total Fat52.2 g (75%)
Carbs33.1 g (13%)
Sugars5.3 g (6%)
Protein23.6 g (47%)
Sodium883.1 mg (44%)
Fiber1.3 g (5%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

1 ½ cupscavatappi pasta
uncooked, or elbow macaroni

3 tablespoonsbutter

3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour

1 ½ cupsheavy whipping cream

½ cup2% milk

1 teaspooncajun seasoning

¼ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonpepper

2 cupsshredded pepper jack cheese

6bacon strips
cooked and crumbled

1jalapeno pepper
seeded and chopped

1 cuppotato chips
crushed kettle-cooked, or panko bread crumbs
Instructions
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