Pepper Jack Cheesy Mac

By fitmom

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 1/2-quart casserole dish. Cook macaroni in large saucepan according to package directions; drain. Return to saucepan. Add cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cups pepper jack cheese, evaporated milk and black pepper to macaroni. Stir until combined. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Combine remaining 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, tortilla chips and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Sprinkle over top. Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until lightly browned.