Creamy, spicy, decadent White Queso Mac and Cheese is the adult version of its classic counterpart. A kicked up version of classic mac and cheese perfect for date night or when you just want something a little more special.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Ha! Okay I’m a few days early, but it’s totally worth it to bring you this delicious White Queso Mac and Cheese for Two recipe.
The team is bringing you fantastic recipes for two, today in honor of Valentine’s Day.
You can find a lunch, dinner, snack or dessert to serve your sweetheart this February 14!
This creamy, decadent, cheesy pasta is a favorite around our house, whether I’m whipping up a batch for two, or for the entire family.
It’s also great as a side dish paired with almost anything, but for Valentine’s Day?
Whip it up as a side dish with a steak and salad and you have a wonderful, complete meal that will melt your Valentine’s heart.
Did I mention it was easy? It really is.
And it’s all done on the stovetop which is where I always get my creamiest, cheesiest mac and cheese!
Also, once you check out this White Queso Mac and Cheese, be sure to check out and see the AWESOME line up of Recipes for Two our team has brought you today!
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- Homemade Philly Cheesesteak Stromboli
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- Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon-Basil Beurre Blanc, Pancetta, Apples and Fennel
- Baked Custard
- Cherry Spritzer Ice Cream Float
- Chocolate Malt Bread Pudding
- Chocolate Marshmallow Duets
- Fresh Berry Parfait with Crème Anglaise
- Valentine’s Cupcakes with a Surprise
- White Hot Chocolate
Recipe for White Queso Mac and Cheese
White Queso Mac and Cheese for Two
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked elbow pasta
- 1 Tablespoons canola oil
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ cup red bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 12 ounces white American cheese shredded
- 4 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Heat the canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Toss in the finely chopped onion, finely chopped red bell pepper and the finely chopped jalapeño. Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft.
- Lower the heat to medium-low.
- Add a little of both cheeses to the pan and add about ¼ cup of the milk.
- Whisk until the cheese is completely melted.
- Mix in the rest of the milk and whisk until smooth and melted.
- If you’d like your sauce a bit thinner, add more milk until you get the right consistency.
- Pour the Queso Cheese Sauce over the macaroni and serve immediately!
Easy ‘n delicious dishes filled with my favorite cheeses makes my Valentine’s Day or any day happy =)
Pinned and I will be making this for my husband. I love the Mexican twist on mac and cheese and I know he will too.
Wow, Nicole, your mac and cheese sounds fantastic! I’m afraid I’d have to triple the recipe so we’d have leftovers!
Creamy dreamy pasta for two, I love it!!
I love me some queso!! You can’t get much more romantic than good old fashioned comfort food…mac & cheese!
I love cheese so much so could eat a huge bowl of this!!! LOVE! and happy Valentine’s Day!!!
OMG! I think you made this for me! Your so romantic! Seriously, I love it! I can only imagine how wonderful this must taste!!
I could dive right into that bowl o’ deliciousness!
Creamy, decadent — LOVE this! Happy Valentines Day!
I like the use of onion and peppers in your mornay.
Mmmm, this looks great!
Creamy dreamy pasta for two, I love it!!
Love the Mexican twist to take the ordinary to something special!
Holy cow this is a wonderful grown up mac and cheese! I’m drooling!
This is on my list to try for my next Mac N Cheese! WOW! Love that it would have a kick!
I am so intrigued! I never had White Queso in my life!!! Looks tasty!
Easy, cheesy mac and cheese! Love it Nicole!
Looks so creamy and gooey, now I want this for breakfast. 🙂
Mac ‘n’ cheese with a spicy kick?! That is my kinda Valentine’s dinner!
I have a love affair with mac and cheese! SO it is perfect for me on Valentines day 🙂
I have a love affair with mac and cheese! SO it is perfect for me on Valentines day 🙂
I can totally get behind this mac and cheese for two! I need to add it to my menu plan soon.
Your recipe confirms the reasons why I love mac n cheese . . . . the queso will be devoured by my family!!!!! and in seconds!
Your recipe confirms the reasons why I love mac n cheese . . . . the queso will be devoured by my family!!!!! and in seconds!
Creamy dreamy pasta for two, I love it!!
I have a love affair with mac and cheese! SO it is perfect for me on Valentines day 🙂
Your recipe confirms the reasons why I love mac n cheese . . . . the queso will be devoured by my family!!!!! and in seconds!