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Jalapeño Bacon Mac & Cheese

Cavatappi pasta in a rich, creamy Grande Mozzarella Asiago Blend Cheese sauce is baked-to-order with zesty jalapeños and crumbled applewood smoked bacon topped with buttery-crisp breadcrumbs.

Course: Pastas
Products used: Asiago, Mozzarella, Mozzarella Asiago Blend

Ingredients

Directions

Ingredients

Jalapeño Bacon Mac & Cheese Yield: One serving
  • 2 1/2 cups Cavatappi pasta, cooked al dente, drained
  • 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce, prepared
  • 1 cup Grande Mozzarella Asiago Blend Cheese, shredded
  • 1/3 cup Applewood smoked bacon pieces
  • 6 slices Pickled jalapeño slices, drained
  • 2 tbsp. Breadcrumb topping (see recipe)
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tbsp. Parsley, fresh, chopped

Directions

Jalapeño Bacon Mac & Cheese
  1. Combine 2 1/2 cups pasta, 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce, 1 cup Grande Mozzarella Asiago Blend Cheese, 1/3 cup bacon and 6 jalapeño slices in bowl and toss to blend; arrange in individual-size oiled baking dish. Top with 2 tbsp. breadcrumb topping.
  2. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes in an impingement oven, at 500°F for 6 minutes in a deck oven, or until cheese is bubbly and and breadcrumbs are golden.

Ingredients

Breadcrumb Topping Yield: 6 oz. (12 servings)
  • 1 1/4 cups Japanese breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tbsp. Parsley, fresh, chopped

Directions

Breadcrumb Topping
  1. Combine ingredients in bowl and toss to blend. Reserve.