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The Mottley Crew Stormed the Big Apple!
Summer Adventures in New York City
JALAPEÑO POPPER MAC AND CHEESE
My older daughter, Sarah Ann, flew to New York City this summer to work for a top-secret architecture firm. It was an exciting internship opportunity for her — and I couldn’t resist visiting! In the first week of August, Tricia and I traveled to the Big Apple. Our younger daughter, Catherine, stayed home to spend time at the river with friends, but our son Andrew’s girlfriend flew up from Atlanta to be with us. We heard about Sarah Ann’s internship (well, as much as she could tell us — the company’s celebrity clients are top secret) and celebrated Andrew’s birthday. Before we left, we managed to squeeze in a Yankees game. It was a perfect day in Yankee Stadium when we sat down to watch our favorite team face off against the Houston Astros. The Yankees won (of course), and at one point, they hit a home run into the row right in front of us! We were only a few feet from snagging it. Next time, I’ll pick seats closer to the field, just in case.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 sticks butter, divided • 1/3 cup flour • 5 cups milk • 8 oz cream cheese • 3 cups shredded white cheddar cheese, divided • 4 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
• 2 tsp salt • 2 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 lb bacon, chopped and cooked • 8 jalapeños, seeded and chopped • 1 lb macaroni, cooked • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a large saucepan, melt 1 stick butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until fully absorbed in butter. Whisk in milk slowly. 3. Once sauce thickens, stir in cream cheese and shredded cheese until melted, reserving 1 cup of each shredded cheese. Add seasonings, bacon, and jalapeños before removing from heat, then combine pasta and sauce. 4. In a small skillet, melt remaining butter and stir in panko. 5. In a greased baking dish or skillet, add macaroni and top with panko and remaining cheese. Bake for 30–40 minutes and serve warm.
I hope you enjoy these photos from the trip!
–Kevin Mottley
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