PEPPER JACK CHEESY MAC

By gailg

Ingredients

• 2 C (8oz) dry elbow macaroni
• 2 C (8oz) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 C (8oz) shredded Pepper Jack cheese, divided
• 1 can (12oz) Carnation Evaporated Milk
• 1/2 t ground black pepper
• 1/2 to 1 C broken tortilla chips
• 1/4 to 1/2 t crushed red pepper

Preparation

Step 1

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees. Lightly 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 C pepper jack cheese, evaporated milk and black pepper to macaroni, stir until combined. Pour into prepared casserole dish. Combine remaining 1/2 C 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.