Chili Mac Casserole

I created this recipe when i wanted to use up some leftover home-made chili. great comfort food you can make as spicy as you like!!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In medium saucepan , simmer chili until heated through.

Cook macaroni according to package directions.

Drain well and set aside.

Grease a deep 8-quart or similar casserole dish.

Spoon 1 cup of chili evenly on bottom of dish.

Next , layer half of the macaroni , drizzle half of the ketchup , half of the remaining chili and half of the cheeses.

Repeat layering with remaining macaroni , 1 / 4 cup ketchup , remainder of chili and remaining cheeses.

Top with jalapeno slices , if desired.

Cover and bake 30 minutes.

Remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.

Can green chilies , cayenne pepper or whatever i have on hand to doctor" it up".

chili, elbow macaroni, ketchup, monterey jack pepper cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeno pepper