Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeño peppers
  • 1 pkg of Kraft Creamy Mexicana Shredded Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia (see tips)
  • 3 cups penne pasta
  • 3 slices of bread (made into bread crumbs)
  • 1/4 cup butter (melted)
  • slices pickled jalapeño pepper for garnishing

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a heavy pot melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Once the butter has melted, whisk in the flour until it is fully combined.
  • Whisk in the whole milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.
  • Stir in the dry mustard and diced jalapeños.
  • Add the shredded cheese, and stir constantly until the cheese has melted. Set aside.
  • Cook the penne pasta until it is al dente. Then drain and add the noodles to a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
  • Add the cheese mixture to the penne and mix well.
  • In a small bowl combine the melted butter and bread crumbs, then sprinkle them evenly over the pasta. Top with a few pickled jalapeño pepper slices as a garnish.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pasta is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!