Miracle Noodle Spicy Mac and Cheese
Jonathan Carp, MD·January 2016·~1 min read
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Miracle Noodle Ziti noodles
- 1 heaping Tb butter or margarine
- 2 Tb all purpose flour
- 1 heaping Tsp diced jalapeno peppers or other pepper
- Canned or fresh. You choose how spicy you want it so you can increase or eliminate the peppers altogether
- 1.5-2c. non fat milk
- 2 slices low fat or chipotle cheese
- 1 slice low fat Colby cheese
- 1/3 c. plain bread crumbs
- 2 Tb margarine or butter melted
- 2 Tb parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Rinse Ziti noodles well and then boil for one minute. Drain and set aside.
- In a sauce pan combine the butter and jalapenos. Cook till jalapenos are tender.
- Add flour to make a roux over medium fire. Brown the flour add a little butter if roux is too thick.
- Add 1.5 c milk while stirring constantly.
- The sauce will thicken. If it is too thick add the rest of the milk.
- While stirring add the slices of cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add noodles to hot cheese mixture. Pour mixture into a small baking dish.
- In a small bowl add the melted butter, parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle mixture over macaroni and cheese mixture. Put in broiler till topping is browned. Enjoy!!
Jonathan Carp, MD
A board-certified physician who started Miracle Noodle in 2006 for his own patients. He doesn’t want to sell you something — he wants to help you become your own authority in your health.