New Year's Eve was celebrated at our friends, Mark and Michelle's house with a euchre tournament and our euchre buddies. As always, it was a great time. I made this mac and cheese and everyone seemed to like it!
1 16 oz box cavatappi or penne pasta
2 T butter
2 cups milk
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese grated from the block (not out of a bag) plus more to use on the top
4 oz Velveet cheese, cut up into chunks
1 lb bacon, diced
5 jalapenos, veins and seeds removed, sliced
1. Preheat over to 350 degrees.
2. Cook pasta 2 minutes less than directions. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook bacon in a large pan. Remove from grease and let drain on paper towels.
4. Drain grease (leave a T in the pan). Add jalapenos and saute a couple of minutes to soften.
5. In medium saucepan, melt butter, then add milk and heat.
6. Add cheeses and continue to heat over medium heat, stirring, until cheese is melted and combined.
7. In large casserole dish, combine pasta, cheese sauce, bacon and jalapenos.
8. Top with additional grated cheddar cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Let sit about 5 minutes before serving.
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