Bacon and Jalapeno Mac & Cheese | Sargento® Foods Incorporated

Ingredients

• 3 cups dry elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 large fresh jalapeños, seeded, deveined and finely chopped
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 3-1/2 cups (14 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Sargento® Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican - Traditional Cut
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. dry mustard powder
• 1 pkg. (12 oz.) smoked bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 3/4 cup plain panko crumbs
• 2 Tbsp. melted butter