Creamy Havarti Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked pasta, cooked to al dente (not all the way soft, it will finish cooking in the oven)
• 1-2 large jalapenos, sliced (pick seeds out to reduce the heat of them)
• 1 cup shredded (1/2 pound block) Havarti Cream Jalapeno cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup heavy cream
• bread crumbs, optional (I used Panko bread crumbs.)
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.In a medium size sauce pan on medium heat, melt butter. Add softened cream cheese and heavy cream. Whisk together until all blended and smooth. (Do not let it come to a boil.) Set aside and stir in the shredded cheeses. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3.Pour over al dente cooked pasta and sliced jalapenos. Stir until all combined.
4.Put in a baking dish.
5.Sprinkle bread crumbs on top. (Optional)
6.Bake for 20 minutes or until all golden on top.