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    Mac and Cheese Jalapeno Poppers

    January 26, 2015 by Emily Cooper 20 Comments

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    Macaroni & Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Recipe -- A creamy & spicy appetizer like no other! Perfect for game day or any celebration!

    Macaroni & Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Recipe -- A creamy & spicy appetizer like no other! Perfect for game day or any celebration! #ad

    By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe challenge sponsored by Cabot Creamery and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.

    Macaroni & Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Recipe -- A creamy & spicy appetizer like no other! Perfect for game day or any celebration! #ad

     

    Morning folks!

    Have I got a treat for you! I'm like really excited to share this masterpiece with you. Like seriously. It's ballin'.  I haven't been this excited since winter was over.

     

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    Just kidding. We only have a 2 feet of snow blizzard coming our way on top of the 7 and ½ times I already shoveled this weekend.

    As part of the Recipe Redux crew, I was invited by Cabot Creamery to come up with a healthy twist on a classic party or game time snack.

     

    Macaroni & Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Recipe -- A creamy & spicy appetizer like no other! Perfect for game day or any celebration! #ad

     

    And that's when the food gods came down and exploded this genius into my brain.

     

    Game time. What to make.

    Pizza? Been there. Done that.

    Tater skins? I don't do bacon.

    Jalapeno poppers? Getting there...

    MAC AND CHEESE JALAPENO POPPERS?!?!

     

    Macaroni & Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Recipe -- A creamy & spicy appetizer like no other! Perfect for game day or any celebration! #ad

     

    Touch-motha-omaha-down!

     

    I was inspired by the white on rice couple for making an easy mac & cheese to stuff these spicy little numbers with. One pot, but oh so creamy.

     

    Macaroni & Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Recipe -- A creamy & spicy appetizer like no other! Perfect for game day or any celebration! #ad

     

     

    Here's the stats on these caliente Cabot babies!

     

    Sinful Nutrition Stats:

    -Lower in fat/calories

    -Higher in fiber

    -Source of calcium

    -Baked instead of fried

     

    Macaroni & Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Recipe -- A creamy & spicy appetizer like no other! Perfect for game day or any celebration! #ad

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    Macaroni & Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Recipe — A creamy & spicy appetizer like no other! Perfect for game day or any celebration! #ad

    Mac & Cheese Jalapeno Poppers


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    5 from 1 reviews

    • Author: Sinful Nutrition
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • Macaroni:
    • 1 cup whole wheat or gluten-free elbow macaroni
    • 1 ¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
    • ½ tsp mustard
    • pinch each of cayenne pepper, nutmeg, garlic powder
    • salt & pepper, to taste
    • 2 ounces (½ cup) Cabot Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
    • 2 ounces (½ cup) Cabot Sharp Extra Light Cheddar cheese, shredded
    • Jalapeno Poppers:
    • 12 jalapenos, sliced lengthwise & deseeded
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
    • 1 cup panko or gluten-free breadcrumbs
    • pinch cayenne pepper

    Instructions

    1. Macaroni:
    2. In a large pot, add milk, mustard, spices, and pasta.
    3. Heat on stove top over medium heat, and bring to a simmer, stirring often.
    4. Lower heat to low, and continue to stir until milk is absorbed and pasta is tender ~15 minutes.
    5. Add more milk if needed until pasta is fully cooked.
    6. Stir in cheese until melted through.
    7. Spoon macaroni into prepared jalapeno halves, and place on a baking sheet.
    8. Store poppers in the freezer for 5 minutes.
    9. Poppers:
    10. Preheat over to 375 degrees.
    11. In a shallow dish, whisk together egg, and 2 tablespoon milk.
    12. In another shallow dish, stir breadcrumbs and cayenne pepper together.
    13. Remove peppers from the freezer.
    14. Dip each pepper half in egg wash followed by breadcrumbs.
    15. Place back on baking tray, and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
    16. Serve immediately.
    • Category: snack, appetizer

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 3 poppers

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    Macaroni & Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Recipe -- A creamy & spicy appetizer like no other! Perfect for game day or any celebration! #ad

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    If you're looking for some other quick & healthier big game recipes, check out  all the other great Cabot entries below!

     

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    Or try on my Gluten-Free Party Mix & Buffalo Sweet Potato Fries on for size!

     

    Make it a great day!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      January 26, 2015 at 10:17 am

      These little poppers stuffed with mac and cheese are such a great idea!

      Reply
    2. Katie

      January 26, 2015 at 10:23 am

      You're a genius. Are you going to blend? I'm not, but let's try to plan sometime to travel near each other.

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        January 29, 2015 at 7:04 pm

        Gah, I don't think I can commit to it. 🙁 I really need to be reunited with you & Em soon though!

        Reply
    3. Selena @ The Nutritious Kitchen

      January 26, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      This is such a creative idea i LOVE it! You combined so many of my favorite things into a fun little appetizzer 🙂 Pinned!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        January 29, 2015 at 7:03 pm

        Glad you enjoyed Selena!

        Reply
    4. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious

      January 26, 2015 at 3:09 pm

      Holy....those look amazing!

      Reply
    5. Kristina @ Love & Zest

      January 27, 2015 at 7:34 am

      YUMM!! We're both in a popper kind of mood today 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Cindys Recipes and Writings

      January 27, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      Great party food idea!

      Reply
    7. Nutrition a la Natalie

      January 27, 2015 at 8:03 pm

      I love this idea. I didn't think anyone could make jalapeno poppers healthy, but you did. Awesome job!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        January 29, 2015 at 7:02 pm

        Thanks Natalie! It was a tough (and delicious) job but somebody had to do it. 😉

        Reply
    8. Farrah

      January 27, 2015 at 8:50 pm

      Yum! :] These look so cute (and so tasty)! My friend loves jalapenos, so I'm gonna have to try making these for her the next time I visit! <3

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        January 29, 2015 at 7:01 pm

        Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    9. Dietitian Debbie

      January 28, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      These look amazing! I haven't had jalepeno poppers in ages! I'll have to try these out. 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        January 29, 2015 at 7:01 pm

        Thanks Debbie! Let me know what you think if you do.

        Reply
    10. Regan @ Cabot Creamery

      February 03, 2015 at 6:22 am

      Hand raised if you're ready for the cold weather to kick it's way out of here...

      ME!

      These are the perfect way to remind myself of warmer weather to come 🙂

      Reply

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