Pepper Jack Cheesy Mac

Dish type
Side
Serves
6
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (8 oz.) dry elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups (8-oz. pkg.) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Pepper Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 to 1 cup broken tortilla chips (your choice of color)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

Directions

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
  1. PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Lightly grease 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  2. COOK macaroni in large saucepan according to package directions; drain. Return to saucepan.
  3. ADD cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cups Pepper Jack cheese, evaporated milk and black pepper to macaroni; stir until combined. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Combine remaining 1/2 cup Pepper Jack cheese, tortilla chips and red pepper flakes in small bowl. Sprinkle over top. Cover tightly with foil.
  4. BAKE for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake for an additional 10 minutes or until lightly browned.