Ingredients
12ozelbow macaroni
¼cupbutter
¼cupall-purpose flour
½tspsalt
2cupsmilk,warmed
4ozjalapeños,diced
½tspgarlic powder
3ozcream cheese,cubed
1½cupscheddar cheese,sharp shredded, divided
1tbspbutter
2tbspbread crumbs
1tbspreal bacon bits
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly add the milk a little bit at a time, whisking after each addition, until smooth. Once all of the milk is whisked in, add cream cheese and garlic powder and whisk until smooth.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, until thick and bubbly.
Remove from the heat and stir in 1¼ cups of cheese, macaroni, and jalapeños. Pour into a 2-quart baking dish.
Top with the remaining cheese. Mix the butter and breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the top.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or just until the crumbs are golden.
