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
anniebakes says
I love how this looks crunchy on the top--that's my favorite part! anne
mellissina2 says
Ránézésre is tökéletes!!!
laurie says
another winner, yummo!
Rosita Vargas says
OMG.,...una delicia me da hambre mirar de lujo,abrazos hugs,hugs.
Dining Alone says
This looks great, I might even throw in a little pepper jack cheese to kick it up even more!
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
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.
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...
Janet Gardner says
this looks delicious!
Have a great day,
Janet 🙂
Gloria says
these macarroni make me hungry ! LOL