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: Mozzarella Asiago Blend
Jalapeño Bacon Mac & Cheese
Yield: One serving
Ingredients
- 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, drained
- 2 tbsp. Breadcrumb topping
- 1⁄2 tsp. Salt
- 1 tbsp. Parsley, fresh, chopped
Directions
- 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.
- 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.
Breadcrumb Topping
Yield: 6 oz. (12 servings)
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄4 cups Japanese breadcrumbs
- 1⁄4 cup Butter, melted
- 1⁄2 tsp. Salt
- 1 tbsp. Parsley, fresh, chopped
Directions
- Combine ingredients in bowl and toss to blend. Reserve.
