Reata's Best Damn Macaroni And Cheese Ever

Total Time: 19 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2-3/4 cup asiago cheese, grated
• 1/2-3/4 cup plain monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 1/4 cup fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
• 4 -5 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 cups dried breadcrumbs (optional)

Recipe

• preheat the oven on the broil setting.
• heat a large pot to medium and add the heavy cream. when the cream begins to bubble around the edges, add 1/2 cup each of the asiago and monterey jack cheese, stirring constantly until the cheeses are melted.
• remove from heat and add the macaroni, stirring until thoroughly incorporated.
• add the diced jalapenos and bacon. the cheese mixture should be like glue now. if it's not add a little more of the remaining 1/4 cup of asiago and monterey jack cheeses until they are melted and the mixture isn't too wet looking. if the mixture seems too dry, add 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream until it's the consistency you like.
• sprinkle in a little salt and pepper. i didn't use very much. the bacon and cheese must have plenty of salt.
• pour the mixture into a large baking dish and distribute evenly. top with the cheddar cheese and if you wish, the bread crumbs.
• place the dish under the broiler. it's done when the cheese on top begins to bubble and brown around the edges.
• note: don't be afraid to add all the jalapenos. i was afraid they'd be too hot for the grandkids who don't care for the heat. but the peppers didn't seem hot at all.