Kicked Up Mac and Cheese recipe

8 servings

1 1/2 cups rotelle pasta

4 tablespoons butter, divided

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3 cups whole milk

1 teaspoon dry mustard

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

2 teaspoons chili powder

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter.

Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute.

A little at a time, whisk in milk, mustard, salt, pepper and hot sauce.

Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.

Boil 1 minute, then remove from heat and whisk in pepperjack, Cheddar and Parmesan until smooth.

Stir in cooked pasta and pour into shallow 2 quart baking dish.

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.

Stir in bread crumbs and chili powder.

Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.

Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.