Spicy Jack Mac & Cheese With Broccoli

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni
• 2 cups chopped frozen broccoli
• 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 ounces shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f lightly butter 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
• 2 cook macaroni in large saucepan according to package directions, adding broccoli to boiling pasta water for last 3 minutes of cooking time; drain.
• 3 combine cooked pasta, broccoli, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, evaporated milk, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and black pepper in large bowl. pour into prepared casserole dish. combine remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; sprinkle over macaroni mixture. cover tightly with foil.
• 4 bake for 20 minutes. uncover; bake for an additional 10 minutes until lightly browned.
• 5 * note: for a less spicy version, substitute 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded monterey jack cheese and a few dashes of hot pepper sauce (optional) for pepper jack cheese.