Double Jack Mac

Name: Double Jack Mac
Ingredients: 1 pound small pasta shells; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2-1/2 cups 2% milk; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; Additional minced fresh cilantro

18 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 pound small pasta shells
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Additional minced fresh cilantro

Directions

1

Cook shells according to package directions.
2

Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3

Add the cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, cumin and pepper; cook and stir until cheese is melted.
4

Drain pasta. Add the beans, bacon, cilantro and pasta to the cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend.
5

Bake, uncovered, at 375° until bubbly and golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Garnish with additional cilantro.