Habanero Mad Mac Recipes

TWISTED MAC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a double boiler combine the American cheese, tomatoes and chiles, cream, Swiss cheese and butter and cook until smooth and creamy. Add the andouille.
• Cook the pasta according to instructions on package. Combine cooked pasta and sauce in a mixing bowl, making sure the pasta combines with the sauce.
• Pour combination in a casserole dish and top with the shredded Cheddar and mozzarella.
• Bake until the cheese is browned the way you like it, 15 to 25 minutes. Enjoy.

PIMENTO AND HABENERO MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare the pasta according to the directions on the box given for al dente pasta. Drain the pasta and put back in the same pot over low heat. Add the half-and-half, half the Cheddar, the pimento cheese and habaneros. Stir until melted and creamy. Stir in the mustard, salt and pepper. Pour into a 9 by 13-inch casserole dish, top with the remaining Cheddar and sprinkle with cayenne pepper. Bake until golden brown and bubby, about 20 minutes.

MAD TEA VINAIGRETTE "TEA VINNY"

Steps:

• Using a small cast iron tea pot, add the water and tea and let steep for 8 minutes. Pour the tea through a strainer into a blender or food processor, being careful not to let any tea leaves go into the blender. Add the vinegar, and the salt and pepper. While the blender is running, drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified.

HABANERO APPLE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium sized saucepan over low-medium heat.
• Once butter is melted, combine flour and stir until well incorporated. About 1-2 minutes.
• Add milk and wait 3-4 minutes for the sauce to warm through.
• Add 1/2 of the cheese and stir for 2-3 minutes.
• Add remainder of cheese and stir 2-3 additional minutes.
• At this point, the cheese sauce should be melted and creamy. If not, keep it over low-medium heat and stir occasionally. Add any additional milk as needed to adjust for desired consistency.
• Cook pasta according to package, drain and place in 10 inch cast iron skillet.
• If using peppered bacon, it should be ready at this point. Chop it and mix it with cheese sauce.
• Mix chopped apples in with pasta and pour cheese sauce over, gradually mixing as you pour.
• Crumble Kettle brand Fresh Ground Pepper Kettle Chips over the dish and place under broiler on high until they begin to brown.
• Serve and enjoy!