Super Spicy Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 450 g of pasta horns
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cups whole milk + more as needed
• 220 g processed cheese, diced
• 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 tsp coarse salt
• 1/4 tsp seasoned salt
• Hot sauce, as needed

Preparation:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the red pepper, jalapeño, garlic, and onion and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and heat until it begins to bubble around the edges.
3. Add the processed cheese and stir until melted. Add Monterey Jack and Pepper Jack cheeses, pepper, garlic, seasoning salt, and hot sauce to taste.
4. Stir until the cheese melts. Taste and add salt if needed. Add a little milk if the sauce seems too thick. Stir the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and serve.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the macaroni and cheese in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for about 25 minutes.