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Ninja Foodi Jalapeño Macaroni and Cheese
Make the best macaroni and cheese with a spicy touch with this Ninja Foodi Jalapeño Macaroni and Cheese! It can be made gluten-free too!

Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Cook the pasta according to the information on the package and set aside.(Ninja Option - The pasta can be cooked in the Ninja Foodi by adding the pasta along with 4 cups of water or broth into the pot of the Ninja Foodi. Secure the pressure cooker lid and set the nozzle to SEAL. Cook on high pressure for half the time listed on the box, typically 3-4 minutes. Move the nozzle to VENT immediately after the cooking time is over. The pasta can be drained if needed and set aside while you do the remaining steps.)
- Step 2
In the pot of the Ninja Foodi, set to SAUTE/SEAR on HI, put the butter, onion, and chopped jalapenos in the pot.
- Step 3
Stir until the butter is melted.
- Step 4
Add in the flour and whisk until you have a paste.
- Step 5
Pour in the chicken broth and whisk to make a sauce.
- Step 6
Still on high heat, add in the cream and milk. Whisk to combine. Do not boil.
- Step 7
Add in the garlic powder, salt, and ground pepper. Mix well.
- Step 8
Reduce to medium heat about a #3, and add in the bacon bits, cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, and 1 cup of Colby jack. Mix until the cheese is well melted.
- Step 9
Add in the cooked pasta and mix to coat the pasta with the sauce.
- Step 10
Spread evenly in the Ninja Foodi inner pot.
- Step 11
Add the remaining cheese on top.
- Step 12
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and olive oil drizzle on top.
- Step 13
Set to AIR FRYER setting 375°F for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Step 14
Serve!
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