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Ninja Foodi Jalapeño Macaroni and Cheese

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!

Author: Mommy Hates Cooking

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6 serving

Calories: 1,051 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce - Elbow Macaroni Pasta or Gluten-Free Elbow Macaroni Pasta
  • 6 Tbsps - Salted Butter
  • ½ Cups - Sweet Onions
  • 2 Tbsps - Jalapenos
  • ¼ Cups - All-Purpose Flour or Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Cup - Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup - Heavy Cream
  • 1 Cup - Milk
  • 2 teaspoon - Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon - Salt
  • ½ teaspoon - Ground Black Pepper
  • 4 ounce - Cream Cheese
  • ⅓ Cups - Bacon Bits
  • 3 Cups - Colby Jack
  • 1 Cup - Gouda Cheese
  • ¾ Cups - Breadcrumbs or Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tbsps - Olive Oil

Instructions

  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.)
  2. In the pot of the Ninja Foodi, set to SAUTE/SEAR on HI, put the butter, onion, and chopped jalapenos in the pot.
  3. Stir until the butter is melted.
  4. Add in the flour and whisk until you have a paste.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and whisk to make a sauce.
  6. Still on high heat, add in the cream and milk. Whisk to combine. Do not boil.
  7. Add in the garlic powder, salt, and ground pepper. Mix well.
  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.
  9. Add in the cooked pasta and mix to coat the pasta with the sauce.
  10. Spread evenly in the Ninja Foodi inner pot.
  11. Add the remaining cheese on top.
  12. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and olive oil drizzle on top.
  13. Set to AIR FRYER setting 375°F for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on top.
  14. Serve!

Nutrition

Energy: 1,051 kcal | Total Fat: 64 g | Saturated: 36 g | Trans: 1 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 170 mg | Total Carbs: 82 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugars: 8 g | Proteins: 36 g | Sodium: 1,438 mg | Polyunsaturated: 4 g | Monounsaturated: 19 g

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