Jalapeño Macaroni and Cheese

This is a version of Jimmy Buffet's Macaroni that they serve at Margaritaville. Made this last night along with bbq ribs. Was a big hit. I made it as the recipe states as this was my first try. I think I will cut down the juice and up the cajun seasoning next time. It is a good and spicy macaroni and cheese. So if your looking for traditional, this is not it. If your looking for a macaroni and cheese to spice up dinner try it!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1⁄2 lb cream cheese, melted
• 2 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  cajun seasoning
• 1⁄2 lb cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 1  cup  sliced  jalapeno, from jar
• 1⁄2 cup  jalapeno juice, from jars
• 2  tablespoons  breadcrumbs
• 1  lb cavatappi pasta or 1  lb macaroni noodles, cooked al dente

Directions

1. In a saucepan melt butter.
2. Add cream cheese and mix until blended.
3. Add heavy cream and whisk.
4. Add jalapeño juice and whisk.
5. Mix in cheddar, stirring until cheddar is completely melted.
6. Add salt, Cajun seasoning and flour. Whick until all ingredients are completely incorporated.
7. Stir in jalapenos.
8. Spray loaf pan with pan coating.
9. Layer bottom of pan with cooked macaroni. Cover with cheddar mixture. Add another layer of pasta and cheddar mixture. Dust top with bread crumbs.
10. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
11. Uncover and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until brown.