Habanero Mad Mac Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the box given for al dente pasta. Drain the pasta and put back in the same pot over low heat. Add the half-and-half, half the Cheddar, the pimento cheese and habaneros. Stir until melted and creamy. Stir in the mustard, salt and pepper. Pour into a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish, top with the remaining Cheddar and sprinkle with cayenne pepper. Bake until golden brown and bubby, about 20 minutes.

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium sized saucepan over low-medium heat.
• Once butter is melted, combine flour and stir until well incorporated. About 1-2 minutes.
• Add milk and wait 3-4 minutes for the sauce to warm through.
• Add 1/2 of the cheese and stir for 2-3 minutes.
• Add remainder of cheese and stir 2-3 additional minutes.
• At this point, the cheese sauce should be melted and creamy. If not, keep it over low-medium heat and stir occasionally. Add any additional milk as needed to adjust for desired consistency.
• Cook pasta according to package, drain and place in 10 inch cast iron skillet.
• If using peppered bacon, it should be ready at this point. Chop it and mix it with cheese sauce.
• Mix chopped apples in with pasta and pour cheese sauce over, gradually mixing as you pour.
• Crumble Kettle brand Fresh Ground Pepper Kettle Chips over the dish and place under broiler on high until they begin to brown.
• Serve and enjoy!