Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked macaroni pasta
• 4 cups hot water
• 2 jalapeños
• 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
• 1 pkg Mac & Cheese Seasoning
• ¹⁄₃ cup milk, your choice
• 3 tbsp cream cheese

Preparation

1. In Multipurpose or Round Steamer, add pasta and water. Cover and microwave on high 10–12 min, or until tender. Meanwhile, slice jalapeños in half, lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds and pith. Finely dice jalapeños. Once pasta is cooked, strain and set aside.
2. In same (unwashed) steamer, add chicken. Cover and microwave on high 4–5 min, or until cooked through. Use Ground Meat Separator to break up chunks. Carefully drain liquid from steamer.
3. Add cooked pasta, jalapeños, seasoning, milk, and cream cheese to steamer. Stir until evenly mixed.