Bacon Jalapeno Penne and Cheese
Bacon Jalapeno Penne and Cheese

Hey everyone, hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, bacon jalapeno penne and cheese. It is one of my favorites. This time, I will make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Bacon Jalapeno Penne and Cheese is one of the most well liked of current trending foods in the world. It’s simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions daily. They are nice and they look wonderful. Bacon Jalapeno Penne and Cheese is something which I’ve loved my entire life.

Jalapeno peppers are stuffed with a blend of cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in this crowd-pleasing, bacon-wrapped appetizer. I added a bit of garlic powder to the cheese mixture, just because. I was glad to use up some jalapenos from the garden.

To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook bacon jalapeno penne and cheese using 16 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Bacon Jalapeno Penne and Cheese:
  1. Make ready 8 ounces uncooked Penne pasta
  2. Take 1/4 cup butter or vegetable oil
  3. Make ready 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  4. Take 1/2 teaspoon salt
  5. Get 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  6. Make ready 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  7. Prepare 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  8. Get 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  9. Take 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  10. Take 1 tablespoon jalapeno pepper -chopped finely no seeds
  11. Prepare 2 cups milk or half and half or cream:)
  12. Take 6 ounces cheddar cheese- shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
  13. Prepare 2 ounces Parmesan cheese- grated
  14. Prepare 2 ounces cream cheese
  15. Take 6 strips Thick cut- Hickory smoked bacon- cooked and chopped
  16. Make ready 2 ounces cheddar cheese- shredded about a 1/2 cup for topping

Spicy, cheesy, and creamy bacon wrapped cheesy stuffed jalapeños are always the first appetizer to disappear whenever I bring them to a party. They're perfect for celebrations, Super Bowl, game day, and more. Then, fill up the jalapeños with the cream cheese and Craisin mixture. Wrap them up with bacon and pop them in the oven.

Steps to make Bacon Jalapeno Penne and Cheese:
    1. Pre-heat oven to 350º F.
    1. Cook Penne pasta per the package directions.
    1. Melt the butter in 3 or 4 quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, black pepper, ground mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and paprika and jalapeno.
    1. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbling.
    1. Slowly while stirring add the milk. Bring to a boiling and turn down to a simmer stirring constantly.
    1. Add the 6 ounces of cheddar, all the Parmesan and cream cheese and stir until the cheese is melted. Taste to adjust seasonings if needed before mixing.
    1. Gently stir in the, bacon and Penne pasta into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle the remaining 2 oz. of cheddar on top.
    1. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned to your liking.

The final step is to stuff your face (after allowing them to cool slightly). Bacon-Wrapped Cream Cheese and Craisin Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers. I've seen what bacon-jalapeño mac and cheese deprivation can do to a person, and it's not pretty. A stuffed baguette with bacon cream cheese dip and brushed with garlic butter! Fantastic easy make ahead party food - perfect for freezing!

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