Fancy Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
The sauce
-
2
tbsp
butter
-
½
cup
whipping cream
-
2
cups
whole milk
-
⅛
cup
flour
-
½
tsp
salt
-
½
tsp
pepper
-
½
tbsp
powdered mustard
-
1
tbsp
hot sauce
-
½
cup
shredded gouda
-
1
cup
shredded muenster
-
½
cup
aged alpine cheddar
-
½
fresh
jalapeño, diced
The pasta and meats
-
2½
cups
uncooked small shells
-
1
large
grilled chicken breast, shredded
-
½
cup
diced pork sausage link
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan to medium-low and melt the butter.
- Add diced jalapeño and cook for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in flour for 30 seconds, then gradually add milk while whisking.
- Add cream while whisking, then season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, then reduce to a simmer.
- Whisk in powdered mustard and garlic powder.
- Slowly add shredded cheese, whisking until melted and smooth.
- Drain the pasta and mix it into the cheese sauce.
- Add shredded chicken and sausage, mixing gently.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
500
Total fat
30g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
25g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
70mg
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