Description
A creamy and spicy pasta bake inspired by jalapeño poppers, perfect for late-night games.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with breadcrumbs and additional cheese if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, use fresh jalapeños instead of pickled.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg