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Easy Mac and Jack

SUBMITTED BY: California Milk Advisory Board

"Creamy and cheesy, this slightly spicy mac and cheese is made with California Colby Jack and California Pepper Jack."
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 2 tablespoons California butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/2 cups California milk
  • 2 cups California Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded California Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • 2 cups crushed seasoned croutons

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  2. Stir in the milk and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and add shredded cheeses one cup at a time until completely melted.
  3. Add salt, pepper, mustard and red pepper flakes and stir until smooth. Stir in cooked pasta and coat evenly with cheese, then pour into shallow 2-quart baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle crushed croutons over top and bake for 30 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2008 by SOUPQUEEN
this is AMAZING!!! its creamy and cheesy with a mild kick. There is so much flavor, and its... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2008 by Amanda
Very good recipe! I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be for a whole pound of pasta (16 oz). I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2008 by tabletop
This was great and easy! I kept the cheese sauce exactly the same but added turkey kielbasa,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by Patrice_Turckel
Goodbye kraft mac and cheese. This recipe is amazing! Super easy to make and definitely a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2008 by CBUNNUMS
This was just ok. The sauce tasted good after mixing it up, however, it seemed a little bland... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2008 by MCHPRK
This recpie was good for me, but great for the rest of my family! It had the perfect bite to it. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Easy Mac and Jack

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 484

  • Total Fat: 28.1g
  • Cholesterol: 68mg
  • Sodium: 938mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 24.1g

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