From Sweet Mama Janisse’s Kitchen
Bless My Soul Café
Spicy Mac & Cheese
(Makes 8 servings)
1 ½ cups rotelle pasta (or your favorite pasta)
4 Tablespoons butter, divided
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
3 teaspoons Sweet Mama Janisse’s Chili Pepper Paste
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1-½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons chili powder
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 ° F.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 Tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute. A little at a time, whisk in milk, mustard, salt, pepper and chili pepper paste. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, then remove from heat and whisk in pepper jack, Cheddar and Parmesan until smooth. Stir in cooked pasta and pour into shallow 2 quart baking dish.
Melt remaining butter. Stir in breadcrumbs and chili powder. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
