Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese

Instructions:

1/4 cup butter
3 jalapenos, minced and seeded
1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 small onion, minced
5 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
12 ounces elbow macaroni, dry1 cup Colby Jack cheese

4 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated(reserve for topping)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt butter in medium sauce pan.

Saute minced jalapenos, garlic,& onion until tender.

Add flour,pepper, cumin, and cayenne and stir mixture for two minutes.

Gradually add milk until smooth and creamy.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring from time to time.

Cook macaroni until tender. Drain macaroni and add shredded cheese to sauce and stir until melted.

Add sauce to macaroni in a buttered casserole dish.

Top with Parmesan cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Recipe adapted from: www.food.com