Hot Mac & Cheese with Creamy EVERCLEAR® Cheese

CREAMY, CHEESY, SPICY.

This recipe from Bringing It Home combines your favorite things for a warm, comforting meal.

 

Ingredients

3 tbsp. Butter or Ghee
3 oz. EVERCLEAR® Grain Alcohol
4 Jalapeños, chopped
2 ½ tbsp. Flour
1 ½ c. Milk
1 ½ c. Heavy Cream
2 ½ c. Water
1 ½ c. Elbow Macaroni
3 c. Grated cheese (Mozzarella, Cotija, & Romano mix)
Cooked Bacon, crumbled (optional)
3/4 tsp. Kosher Salt
3/4 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Fresh Cilantro
Additional Red Pepper Flakes, for garnish

Directions:
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and EVERCLEAR. Add the chopped peppers and saute until lightly golden.
  2. Add the flour and half of the milk mixture, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Cook until the mixture thickens, then add the remaining milk mixture, salt, and pepper, stirring until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add the water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until almost done, then add the grated cheese and bacon.
  4. Once the cheese is melted, transfer the mac and cheese to a cast-iron pot and broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the top is seared and crispy.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and additional red pepper flakes, if desired.

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Created By: Bringing It Home