Jalapeno Mac&Cheese

Have you ever been to Famous Dave's?  We love that place and visit it quite frequently.  One of my FAVORITE things there, besides the spicy sausage and ribs, is their jalapeno mac&cheese.  It's super cheesy, creamy, and has a little kick, but not so much that kids don't love it too.  Here is the recipe.

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. butter
• 3 jalapenos, seeds removed and diced
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 3 Tb flour
• 2 c. milk
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 12 oz dry macoroni
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (I usually use the three cheese Mexican blend because its one I always have on hand)
• 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for macaroni.  
3. Melt butter in in a medium saucepan, add chopped garlic and jalapenos.  saute until semi-tender.
4. Add flour, pepper, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.  stir it all together.  
5. Slowly add milk and simmer 15-20 minutes.
6. Meanwhile add macaroni to boiling water along with a little oil to prevent sticking.
7. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
8. Add cheese to sauce and stir until melted.
9. Drain Macaroni when it reaches desired doneness.  Return to saucepan.  Add cheesy sauce to noodles and mix til combined.
10. Pour into buttered baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake until top is golden brown and bubbly.   

Enjoy!!