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Baked Pepper Jack Mac and Cheese

freshlyhomecooked

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. elbow noodles
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for a minute to brown.
  • Pour in milk and add in pepper jack cheese and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened.
  • Mix the sauce with the cooked pasta and spread out into a large greased baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes.