Pepper Jack Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

By JeanneAnne

Ingredients

• 12 ounce elbow macaroni
• 10 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled reserve 1 tbsp bacon grease.
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 onion diced
• 1/2 cup bell pepper
• 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 8 ounce shredded pepper Jack cheese
• 4 ounce cream cheese
• Salt and Pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni until al dente. Place butter and bacon grease in a larage pan. Saute onions, bell pepper and jalapenos for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic. Whisk in flour and stir. Whisk in Half and Half, chicken broth and cream cheese. Top with more cheese and bacon.

Bake 350 for 25 minutes