Ingredients:
2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 Jalapeño – with seeds
1 handful of fresh cilantro
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon capers
1 tsp. molasses
5 sun dried tomatoes
Dashes of cumin
Dashes of paprika
Dashes of curry
Dashes of chili powder
½ cup crushed croutons
1 lb. of your favorite macaroni
In a sauce pot gently heat the milk, cheddar cheese and butter.
In a food processor combine the jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, capers and sun-dried tomatoes. Process this mixture, leaving it slightly course.
Add the mixture from the food processor to the milk, cheddar cheese and butter and continue to gently simmer. Add the seasonings to taste and the molasses.
Preheat Oven 325 degrees:
Prepare a baking dish with butter.
Prepare the macaroni as directed, drain and place in the prepared baking dish.
Pour the mixture from the sauce pot over the macaroni and gently toss.
Top with the crushed croutons.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
This is another perfect side dish.
With Love,
Catherine
xo
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Gloria says
these macarroni make me hungry ! LOL
Janet Gardner says
this looks delicious!
Have a great day,
Janet 🙂
Chiara Giglio says
I don't like cheddar,I usually use Emmenthal but this dish is perfect for a dinner party! have a good week Catherine, blessings...
unikorna says
Yum yum Catherine, you have a magical camera there that captures both visuals and smells, cause I am craving here...again....Honestly I have no idea what else to use and diminish my cravings, it's a horrible curse.
David says
Catherine... This is a really pretty modification of good old mac 'n cheese! I love all of the flavors/spices you've added. Thanks for the recipe! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Dining Alone says
This looks great, I might even throw in a little pepper jack cheese to kick it up even more!
Rosita Vargas says
OMG.,...una delicia me da hambre mirar de lujo,abrazos hugs,hugs.
laurie says
another winner, yummo!
mellissina2 says
Ránézésre is tökéletes!!!
anniebakes says
I love how this looks crunchy on the top--that's my favorite part! anne
Pegasuslegend says
Good lord what perfect timing .I just got back from Arizona and thought I had the best mac and cheese ever and here is the Southwest Version we loved nicely done cant wait to try it!
Heather says
oooh this looks delish!!!!!!!!!
Recetario Spanglish para mis hijos says
It looks incredible!!! I´m surprised that you used molasses, great idea, I use it for bread and cookies. Blessings
Recetario Spanglish para mis hijos says
It looks incredible!!! I´m surprised that you used molasses, great idea, I use it for bread and cookies. Blessings
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types says
I love this! A southwestern take on my very favorite food!
Joanne says
So much mac and cheese! I love it!
Reeni says
Mac and cheese with a southwest twist sounds delectable Catherine! Perfect comfort food! xoxo
Blondee says
Great...now I'm craving mac and cheese! lol 😉
Petra says
It looks so good. I'm hungry! Hope you are having a blessed week!
The Café Sucré Farine says
Wow, I had dinner not long ago but you're making me hungry - what a fun version of mac cheese!
Janette@Janette's Sage says
Need to make this for my little one...wow, molasses..capers sound great, jalapeno...now sometimes those are even too hot for this Texas girl
What's Baking?? says
macaroni is my girls fav!
holly says
my kids like macaroni and cheese. will definitely try this recipe for them. looks delicious.
Mary says
Catherine, this really sounds lovely. My gang will love this. I hope all is well. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary
Greek food online review says
I love everything that has macarroni in it!!! It looks great!
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Kim says
This is a great version of the mac and cheese!!! This looks really great Catherine!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Interesting combo!! Sounds very tasty! blessings and hugs ~ tanna
The Harried Cook says
Looks delicious! I am now seriously craving some mac & cheese 🙂
Giovanna says
Delicious, I love pasta and spice! Your recipe is very good!
Have a nice day!
Alida says
Yummy Catherine. My husband would love this, better bookmarking... Ciao!
Sandee says
I'll be right over for some of that. Yummy.
Have a terrific day. 🙂
Rose says
You're killing us with these mac and cheese recipes this week! 🙂 This looks amazing.
beti says
I'm extremely hungry, for me mac and cheese is the perfect thing to indulge with
Natalie Atick says
Mac and Cheese for me please!
Sarah says
Looks very delicious. I got excited when I read jalapenos in it!
Rosita Vargas says
Un plato maravilloso me encanta luce delicioso,abrazos hugs,hugs.
Lizzy says
Oh, boy, does this look marvelous, Catherine!! Cheesy and spicy...just perfect comfort food!
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says
Wow, what a gorgeous photo. I could just eat it. Love the crunch too.
Sam
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
Your mac and cheese recipe sounds terrific. Love what you have created!
redkathy says
This mac n cheese is calling my name Catherine!
Have a wonderful Saturday
Amy (Savory Moments) says
I love change-ups to macaroni and cheese. This looks really, really tasty and comforting.