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16 oz macaroni – cooked simultaneously to be added when sauce is finished
1 lb Bacon diced, cooked, and drained
1 stick butter
4-6 diced Jalapenos
tsp salt
tsp pepper
1/2 cup flour
3 1/2 cups milk
24oz cheddar set aside 8oz for the topping
*Cook pasta and drain, plan for pasta to be ready around same time as sauce. Dice and cook bacon, then drain and set aside until last step of sauce also.
-melt the butter and saute the jalapeno with salt and pepper
-once jalapeno is soft, add flour while stirring until a brown formed roux
-add milk and whisk until smooth
-bring just to a boil while stirring and remove from heat
-slowly stir in 160z of the cheese until smooth
-stir in bacon
-add to cooked macaroni and stir until well mixed
-pour into baking dish, cover with the rest of the cheese. and bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 350 degrees until bubbly around edges and browning on top
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