Pepper Jack Cheesy Mac

Pepper Jack Cheesy Mac


Estimated Times:
Preparation - 10 min | Cooking - 35 min | Yields - 6 servings

Ingredients:
•2 cups (8 oz.) dry elbow macaroni
•2 cups (8-oz. pkg.) shredded cheddar cheese
•2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Pepper Jack cheese, divided
•1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ CARNATION Evaporated Milk
•1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
•1/2 to 1 cup broken tortilla chips (your choice of color)
•1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Lightly grease 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.

COOK macaroni in large saucepan according to package directions; drain.
Return to saucepan.

ADD cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cups Pepper Jack cheese,
evaporated milk and black pepper to macaroni;
stir until combined.
Pour into prepared casserole dish.
Combine remaining 1/2 cup Pepper Jack cheese,
tortilla chips and red pepper flakes in small bowl.
Sprinkle over top. Cover tightly with foil.

BAKE for 20 minutes.
Uncover; bake for an additional 10 minutes
or until lightly browned.