Hill Country Jalepeño Mac & Cheese

Creamy baked mac and cheese with a crunchy jalapeño pecan topping - comfort food with a little Hill Country heat.

Prep 15 min | Bake 25 min | Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb pasta
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 Tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 cups cheddar, sharp or white
• 4 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups Jalapeno Pecan Meal

Instructions

1. Cook and drain the pasta.
2. In a separate pot, melt the butter and flour until well combined.
3. Add the milk, salt, and pepper and let it thicken - do not boil.
4. Add the cheese and stir until well combined.
5. Pour over the pasta and stir until the pasta is coated in cheese sauce.
6. Pour into a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
7. Top with the jalapeño pecan meal and bake 5-7 minutes more.
8. Enjoy hot.

Tip: Save the pecan meal for the top so it bakes up crunchy.

Made with our Hill Country Jalapeño Coating Mix.