Once you see how easy and delicious this mac and cheese is, you will also know the secret of one of my favorite appetizers that is really the perfect party food!
This was made by pure chance. The chance that I was hungry and I had left over Stuffed Jalapeno Bread with Bacon spread. Take a look!
I recently made five loaves of Stuffed Jalapeño Bread and mixed up just a bit to much of the spread. I couldn’t decide if I needed 5 or 6 loaves of bread, so I made 5 and had some of the spread mixture left over. The spread is a mixture of roasted jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, scallions and cilantro.
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On top of the pasta I put the spread, since the pasta was hot the cheese began to melt. I heated it in the microwave for 20 seconds and viola, I created a new favorite.
I just LOVE multi-tasking recipes…..this is so great I’m sure you’ll come up with even more items to put it on.
I am a PASTA lover and seem to always have cooked plain pasta in the fridge, which makes for SUPER-EASY and quick pasta dish.
My kids LOVE IT!
One bite and I wondered why I hadn’t thought of it before, it’s mac and cheese meets Jalapenos and bacon. I know you don’t see bacon in the bowl above…neither do. I took this photo and then took one bite and realized I forgot the bacon. How could I have forgotten the bacon, I’m still not sure. I did add it on and stick my dish under the broiler to heat up the crumbled bacon, so trust me on this, don’t forget the bacon.
Recipe for Stuffed Jalapeño Bread
As we know bacon goes well on everything!!! I just heard a commercial on the radio today and I agree. I love the bag of cooked crumbled bacon I get a Costco. It’s not like that bacon in a jar, that has a weird smell, it’s real bacon, cooked and crumbled, anyway if you haven’t tried it, go ahead. I love it and add it to so many dishes. Bacon is good on so many items like:
Buttermilk Cupcakes with Maple Frosting
on a Pancake Cake
even Baked Potato Soup
which I’m sure will work over pasta nicely as well for a lighter version.
So if you’re like me and make things in big batches and have some Stuffed Jalapeño Spread left over, here is a great use for it. Otherwise, start roasting those jalapeños so you can enjoy this delicious version of mac and cheese. Since Jalapeños
, Cilantro, Scallions and pretty much why I love Mexican food so much, I thought it fitting to call this Mexican Mac and Cheese. Yes I am aware I didn’t use macaroni noodles, I will next time 🙂
Printable Recipe for Stuffed Jalapeno Spread it’s similar to my Cornbread Tamale Bites mixture,which is another DELICIOUS recipe to try!
leslie says
I just love love love when great things are created by accident!
Diane says
me too 🙂
jfwonline says
Delicious
aarthi says
nice recipe…awesome
Aarthi
http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/
Sue/the view from great island says
My mouth is watering! I just saw big bags of jalapenos at my store the other day so I am also going to try some of your stuffed jalapeno recipes.
WineDineDivas says
It is same by us too Diane.. accidents often result something delicious!
Cheers:)
J & C
alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
all of these look awesome! I’m hungry now!!
diane says
Okay, now I am hungry! I am sick and mac and cheese is my favorite comfort food!
Erin says
So you literally just plopped that dip on pasta without any changes?? Amazing!! Must try.
naomi says
I never thought of bacon and jalepanos before-but I”m so glad you did! This looks and sounds great.
Food Frenzy says
Love your various recipes. I am big fan of jalapenos, so it is great to have so many choices.
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marla says
Fun pasta sauce idea~ the roasted jalapeños is always a win!
House Of Cards says
Thanks for posting this recipe, I love it!
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga says
Thanks For Sharing
sandee says
this mac and cheese looks fantastic, I can’t wait to try the recipe my family is sure to love it
Bob says
this looks amazing!
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renee says
This recipe is so awesome, everyone loved it!