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Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese
// INGREDIENTS //
- 1/2 lb elbow pasta
- 2 tsp ’better than bouillon’ paste or stock
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 jalapeños, finely chopped ( /- really depends how spicy the jalapeńos you got are, can also remove the seeds if you want less heat)
- 2 tbsp AP flour
- 2 cups heavy cream, room temp
- 3oz cream cheese, room temp (about a third of a regular 8oz box)
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning (I used the slap ya mama hot blend)
- 1 tsp kashmiri red chili powder or paprika (both are mild this is mainly for color)
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 8 oz freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (please do not get pre-shredded!!)
- 6 oz freshly grated pepper jack cheese
- Mugful of pasta water
// RECIPE //
1️⃣ Start boiling water in a large pot. In the meantime, in a large pan, heat up 2 tbsp of