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1 tablespoon olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup chopped onion Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon chopped garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup chopped fresh jalapeno Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 cup chopped tomato Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons unsalted butter Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons flour Ask a question about this ingredient
2 1/2 cups milk Ask a question about this ingredient
4 cups Monterrey Jack cheese, grated Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated Ask a question about this ingredient
16 ounces elbow macaroni Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup breadcrumbs Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon chopped parsley Ask a question about this ingredient
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, jalapeno and tomato and cook until onion is translucent. Remove from heat and cool in a colander to drain liquid.
Ask a question about this stepCook macaroni according to directions. Drain.
Ask a question about this stepIn a saucepan, melt butter. Add flour and cook about one minute. Slowly add milk while whisking. Simmer about 5 minutes or until thick.
Ask a question about this stepAdd grated cheese to the white sauce and simmer until melted.
Ask a question about this stepIn a large bowl, combine tomato mixture, macaroni and white sauce.
Ask a question about this stepButter a 3 quart casserole or 6 individual crocks.
Ask a question about this stepPour the macaroni mixture into the prepared casserole.
Ask a question about this stepIn a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add bread crumbs and parsley. Top the casserole with the breadcrumb mixture.
Ask a question about this stepCover the casserole and bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes or until bubbly and cooked through, removing the foil after 30 minutes to brown the top.
Ask a question about this stepSeriously? Never had mac n cheese? Wow - this is a GREAT way to get him to eat it!
Kristen is the Senior Editor of food52.
That is funny! Looks real yummy.