

Cavatappi noodles, smoked brisket, and pickled jalapehos come together in a frozen mac and cheese bowl from H-E-B. Pasta is coated in cheese sauce, with the brisket folded in for a smoky meat component and the jalapehos adding a sharp, vinegary note. Microwave it from frozen, and it's built for a single meal portion. Compared with other H-E-B frozen bowls, this one leans more Texas-style, swapping out plain chicken or beef for barbecue-inspired brisket and a little heat. Pickled peppers give each bite an acidic contrast against the rich cheese sauce and fatty smoked meat, keeping the flavor from going one-note.

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