I was messing around in the kitchen, making lunch, and came up with this. It came out great. And hot. I took the red chile macaroni that I just made (and just posted), made a white sauce, added some shredded cheese and some pickled and fresh chiles, and baked it. Ooooo...this was sooooo good. * Exported from MasterCook * Hot & Spicy Macaroni & Cheese Recipe By : adapted from Big Flavors by Jim Fobel Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Pasta Dishes Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 oz red chile pasta -- macaroni shape 1/2 cup white sauce mix 1 cup water 2 pickled jalapenos -- minced 1 habanero chile -- seeded & minced dash nutmeg coarse salt (kosher) -- to taste 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese (or "taco" cheese) -- shredded 1/2 cup bread crumbs (pref. from Chipotle Brioche) -- or from The Bread Put up a big pot of water. When it comes to a boil, pour in the macaroni and some kosher salt. Cook for 2 minutes, if fresh, and according to package directions if dry. Drain. Set aside. Spray a 8" square pan with cooking spray. Set aside. Makes white sauce by adding white sauce mix to cold water and cooking, whisking, for a couple of minutes until it gets thick like a bechamel sauce. Add the chopped chiles, the nutmeg and a little salt. Pour the white sauce/chile mixture over the cooked macaroni. Stir in the cheese. Pour the whole thing into the brownie pan and sprinkle the bread crumbs on top. Bake in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes. Adapted from Big Flavors by Jim Fobel, Clarkson/Potter Publishers, 1995, ISBN 0-517-59095-6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RisaG