Easy Stovetop Jalapeno Mac And Cheese My Food Story

on Oct 01, 2019, Updated Jul 03, 2024

Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food. There is nothing better than a big bowl of creamy cheesy pasta and it always manages to beat away the blues. We weren’t allowed too much packaged food while growing up so I never ate those blue boxes of pasta. And mac and cheese was always made from scratch and while the blue boxes might be nostalgic, homemade mac and cheese tastes way better! Since I always always love a hit of spice in my food, I love making this jalapeno mac and cheese. It’s not ‘hot’ but has a sharp flavor from the jalapenos which reminds me a little bit of the cheesy center in jalapeno poppers. If you love jalapeno, try out these Jalapeno Poppers, Jalapeno Three Cheese Samosas, Jalapeno Mango Cocktail, and Jalapeno Pesto Pasta.

3 Reasons to make Jalapeno Mac and Cheese at home

This is a one-pot recipe which means that you don’t need to boil the pasta separately or dirty a ton of dishes The flavor from the jalapenos really elevates mac and cheese and adds a nice sharpness and a little bit of heat This recipe is cheesy, without being gluggy or overcooked and there is a fair bit of sauciness

Most mac and cheese recipes require to be baked and I love the crunchy, cheese top – I do. But mum always made it this way and trust me, a warm bowl in your hand, your head against the pillow and a movie playing on the laptop. That’s all it takes to wash the tiredness away.

Can Jalapeno Mac and Cheese be baked?

Absolutely! Once you finish cooking the mac and cheese, transfer it into a baking dish, sprinkle some breadcrumbs and parmesan on top and broil it (top element only) for 5 minutes till the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Can Jalapeno Mac and Cheese be made in advance?

If making this in advance, reduce the cooking time to 8 minutes so that the macaroni isn’t overcooked. To reheat, add some milk, stir well and simmer till heated through completely. To microwave, stir some milk in and microwave in 1-minute bursts till hot.

The day you try this out, make sure to wear your stretchy pants because I promise there won’t be any leftovers!