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Easy Mac and Jack

By: California Milk Advisory Board  
"Creamy and cheesy, this slightly spicy mac and cheese is made with California Colby Jack and California Pepper Jack."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 483 | Total Fat: 28.2g | Cholesterol: 82mg

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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. 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 Oct. 27, 2008 by SoupLOVA 
This was a good macaroni and cheese recipe with a little zing. I made this recipe using an... 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by macsgirl98 
This is an awesome recipe!!So easy to make tastes great the next day!! I omitted the spicy... 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2008 by lilsky 
It was really good! My kids don't normally eat mac & cheese but they liked this,the croutons... 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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2008 by Alissa 
this is a typicaly very great food for the soul. MORE

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