Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 jalapenos, minced and seeded
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
  • 1/2 small onion, minced (optional)
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 12 ounces elbow macaroni, dry
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter in medium sauce pan.
  • Saute minced jalapenos, garlic,& onion until tender.
  • Add flour,pepper, cumin, and cayenne and stir mixture for two minutes.
  • Gradually add milk until smooth and creamy.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  • Cook macaroni until tender (if you haven't prepared already).
  • Drain macaroni.
  • Add shredded cheese to sauce and stir until melted.
  • Add sauce to macaroni in a buttered casserole dish.
  • Top with bread crumbs and bake until top is brown and bubbly.