Name: Baked Jalapeño Popper Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 12 ounces macaroni pasta; 3 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 2 cups half & half (or milk); 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon corn starch; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend; salt and pepper to taste ((I used about 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper)); 4 ounces cream cheese, (softened); 2 cups shredded pepperjack cheese, (divided); 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (see note); 2/3 cup panko style breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons butter