Jalepeno Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 tablespoons flour
1 1⁄2 cup milk
1⁄2 cup cream
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded good quality
1-2 teaspoon mustard
1-2 tablespoon jalepeno sauce from Trader Joes
crumbled bacon (about 2 strips of bacon)
1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs, buttered (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions; set aside.
3. In a large saucepan melt butter and add minced garlic.
4. Add flour mixed with salt and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.
5. Pour milk and cream in gradually; stirring constantly.
6. Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes (stirring constantly).
7. Reduce heat and cook (stirring constantly) 10 minutes.
8. Add shredded cheddar little by little and simmer an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.
9. Add mustard and jalapeno sauce.
10. Turn off flame.
11. Add macaroni to the saucepan and toss to coat with the cheese sauce and add crumbled bacon.
12. Transfer macaroni to a buttered baking dish.
13. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
14. Bake 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.