Description
A delicious and comforting pasta bake inspired by the flavors of jalapeño poppers, perfect for late-night games.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, sour cream, diced jalapeños, cooked bacon, 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 and spread evenly.
- If using, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for added crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use fresh jalapeños instead of pickled.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like diced tomatoes or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- 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: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg