Recipe

How to Make Your Mac ‘N Cheese Spicy

By Brooke Rogers at Drake University

This super simple yet seriously cheesy mac takes everyone’s favorite comfort food to the next level. As a self-proclaimed mac ‘n cheese enthusiast, there’s no going back to Spongebob-shaped Easy Mac now. Without a doubt, you’ll want to make this every day.

Mac n' Cheese

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 6-8
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 oz milk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 10 oz shredded cheddar cheese

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Step 1

Boil water, then add elbow macaroni and cook to al dente or 8 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot and drain.

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Step 2

Melt butter and return elbow macaroni to pot.

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Step 3

Whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper and mustard.

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Step 4

Stir into elbow macaroni and add cheese.

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Step 5

Stir elbow macaroni for 3 minutes over low heat or until creamy.

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Step 6

Serve warm and enjoy!

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