Recipe: Hot and Spicy Macaroni and Cheese

Hot and Spicy Macaroni and Cheese

8 oz red chile pasta, macaroni shape
1/2 cup white sauce mix
1 cup water
2 pickled jalapenos, minced
1 habanero chile, seeded & minced
1 dash nutmeg
coarse salt (kosher), to taste
1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese (or "taco" cheese), shredded
1/2 cup bread crumbs (pref. chipotle brioche)

Put up a big pot of water. When it comes to a boil, pour in the macaroni and some kosher salt. Cook for 2 minutes, if fresh, and according to package directions if dry. Drain. Set aside.

Spray a 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

Makes white sauce by adding white sauce mix to cold water and cooking, whisking, for a couple of minutes until it gets thick like a bechamel sauce. Add the chopped chiles, the nutmeg and a little salt.

Pour the white sauce/chile mixture over the cooked macaroni. Stir in the cheese. Pour the whole thing into the brownie pan and sprinkle the bread crumbs on top.

Bake in a 350 F oven for 20-25 minutes.