Creamy Jalape ̃o Bacon Tortellini

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Crisp up bacon bits in a pan.
  2. 2Take out the crispy bacon and put it into a bowl.
  3. 3Drain about half of the bacon grease from the pan, leaving some bacon nuggets.
  4. 4Heat the remaining grease on medium heat.
  5. 5Add in your jalape ̃os, cut into thin coins, and garlic to the pan.
  6. 6Once the garlic is turning gold, add in your butter and melt it down.
  7. 7Sprinkle in your flour and stir it in.
  8. 8Add in your chicken broth.
  9. 9Turn heat down to between medium and low.
  10. 10Add diced cream cheese to the pan and stir until melted, with the stove off, letting it cool off before adding cream.
  11. 11Once everything is mixed and the heat is significantly reduced, start adding in your whipping cream and turn heat back on to low, stirring it in.
  12. 12Add onion powder, dried basil, dried parsley, dried oregano, cracked black pepper, and salt to the sauce and stir.
  13. 13Add in your Parmesan cheese and whisk it in.
  14. 14Add the bacon bits and tortellini to the sauce and stir to combine.
  15. 15Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 24 oz fresh cheese tortellini
  • 1 lb bacon
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 3 jalape ̃os
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbs flour
  • 2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 2 cups fresh grated parmesan cheese

Equipment

panbowlwooden spoonwhiskstove

Tips

  • Dice cream cheese for easier stirring if not at room temperature.
  • Leave some bacon nuggets in the pan for flavor.