Spicy Mac N Cheese

Serves: 6 

Ingredients	Qty	Prep
Macaroni	1 lb	cooked
Oil	1 tsp
Onion	1 large	chopped
Garlic	5 cloves	minced
Red pepper	2 large	chopped
Mexican green chilis	7 oz can
Jalapeno	4 medium	chopped
Corn	1.5 cups
Half and half	2 cups/ 1 box
Milk	1/4 - 1/2 cups	if needed
Cheddar	3 cups (8 oz)	shredded
Colby Jack + Mozzarella	2 cups (4 oz each)	shredded
Butter	4 tbsp
Flour	1/4 cup
Salt	to taste
Pepper	to taste
Cayenne pepper	to taste
Mustard	1.5 tsp
Breadcrumbs	1/2 cup
Parsley	little	chopped

Method:

• Fry onion, bell peppers, jalapeno, corn and green chilis in oil
• Meanwhile melt butter in another dish, add flour and keep mixing to make smooth roux
• Add 1 cup half and half to roux and mix well until it thickens to a paste
• Add remaining half and half to vegetables and reduce heat
• Add salt, pepper, cayenne and mustard to vegetables, adjust to taste
• Add macaroni, roux, milk (if needed) and cheddar cheese 
• Mix until well combined
• Transfer to baking dish, top with mozarella and Colby Jack cheese
• Roast breadcrumbs with chopped parsley for a few minutes
• Sprinkle breadcrumbs mixture and bake at 350 F for 20-30 minutes