home alone mac & cheese

Movie rights: Home Alone!!! Macaulay Culkin plz don’t sue 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