Pepper Jack Cheesy Mac

By KSmitherman

Ingredients

• 2 cups (8oz) dry elbow macaroni
• 2 cups (8oz) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups (8oz) shredded Pepper Jack cheese, divided
• 1 can (12oz) can milk
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 to 1 cup broken tortilla chips 1/4 to 1/2 crushed red pepper (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350
cook macaroni in large saucepan; drain.
Return to saucepan.
Add cheddar cheese and 1 1/2 cups Pepper Jack cheese, can milk and black pepper to macaroni; stir until combined. Pour into lightly greased 2 1/2 quart 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.
Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake for an additional 10 minutes or until lightly browned.