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Bacon, Broccoli Cheddar & Jalapeño Cavatappi
Bacon, Broccoli Cheddar & Jalapeño Cavatappi

Bacon, Broccoli Cheddar & Jalapeño Cavatappi

with Crispy Fried Onions

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 13, 2025

This dish is a spicy mash-up of two comfort food classics: broccoli cheddar soup and mac ‘n’ cheese. The result? Twice the deliciousness! After sautéing broccoli and jalapeño, you’ll whip up a creamy, cheesy sauce packed with cheddar and sour cream. Just stir in curly cavatappi pasta, top with crispy fried onions and scallion greens, and dig in!

Tags:
Quick
Easy Prep
Kid Friendly
Allergens:
Milk
Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time20 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1.5 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

½ cup

Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

10 ounce

Chopped Chicken Breast

½ ounce

Vidalia Onion Paste

6 ounce

Cavatappi Pasta

(Contains: Wheat)

½ cup

White Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

2 tablespoon

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit

Jalapeño

8 ounce

Broccoli

1 unit

Crispy Fried Onions

(Contains: Wheat)

2 unit

Scallions

1 tablespoon

Tuscan Heat Spice

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

4 ounce

Bacon

Not included in your delivery

Cooking Oil

Salt

Pepper

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories1050 kcal
Fat60 g
Saturated Fat27 g
Carbohydrate84 g
Sugar11 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein36 g
Cholesterol110 mg
Sodium1470 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Large Pot
Strainer
Large Pan

Cooking Steps

1

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Finely dice jalapeño, removing ribs and seeds for less heat.

2

• Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. • Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water (2 cups for 4 servings), then drain.

3

• While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, scallion whites, a pinch of salt, pepper, and as much jalapeño as you like. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, 4-6 minutes.  • Reduce heat to low; stir in white cheddar, cheddar, cream cheese, sour cream, Vidalia onion paste, garlic powder, half the Tuscan Heat Spice, and ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water (all the Tuscan Heat Spice and ¾ cup pasta water for 4 servings). Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat. TIP: If pasta is not done cooking, ladle pasta cooking water directly from pot. Keep broccoli and sauce covered off heat until pasta is finished cooking.

4

• Stir drained cavatappi into pan with sauce until thoroughly coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. TIP: If pasta seems dry, stir in splashes of reserved pasta cooking water as needed. • Divide pasta between bowls; top with scallion greens and crispy fried onions. Serve. 

Pork is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.

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