Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
3 jalapenos, minced and seeded
1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
1/2 small onion, minced (optional)
5 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
12 ounces elbow macaroni, dry
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt butter in medium sauce pan.
Saute minced jalapenos, garlic,& onion until tender.
Add flour,pepper, cumin, and cayenne and stir mixture for two minutes.
Gradually add milk until smooth and creamy.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Cook macaroni until tender (if you haven't prepared already).
Drain macaroni.
Add shredded cheese to sauce and stir until melted.
Add sauce to macaroni in a buttered casserole dish.
Top with bread crumbs and bake until top is brown and bubbly.