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Spicy & Creamy Macaroni & Cheese

When you're looking for a homemade Southern soul food recipe that appeals to the crowd, check out this Spicy Easy Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Recipe!

Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword mac and cheese, pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 548 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in flour until golden brown.
  2. Slowly pour milk into flour mix 1/2 cup at a time, whisking constantly.
  3. Continue cooking until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
  4. Stir in peppers.
  5. When the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and whisk in the cheese.
  6. Mix in pasta until thoroughly coated and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Garnish with additional peppers. Season to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy & Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 548 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 17g85%
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Sodium 394mg16%
Potassium 256mg7%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 885IU18%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 390mg39%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.