Habanero Mad Mac

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon cayenne 
• 8 ounces bowtie pasta cooked
• 3 tablespoons garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons sea salt 
• 2 teaspoons granulated onion 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 2 tablespoons habaneros fresh diced whole for garnish
• 4 cups half-and-half 
• 4 cups heavy cream 
• 1 cup cheddar jack cheese shredded
• 1 tablespoon habanero powder 
• 1 teaspoon habanero powder 
• 1 serving olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 cup parmesan shredded
• 3 tablespoons parmesan shredded
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• 0.5 cup seasoned tortilla chips such as doritos
• 1 cup onion diced white

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• oven
• blender

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat until the oil ripples.
3. Add the habaneros and cook until they turn yellow. (To make the dish hotter, you can adjust the amount of diced habanero and/or habanero powder.)
4. Add the Mac Sauce, Cheese
5. Mix and habanero powder. Stir constantly until all the cheese is incorporated and the sauce thickens. Then add the bowtie pasta. Once everything is mixed together, portion the mac into a bowl. Top each dish with the Hell Fire Crunch.
6. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.
7. Place in the oven until the cheese starts to slightly brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
8. Garnish with the whole habanero.
9. Saute the onions in a little olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes.
10. Add the minced garlic and continue to saute until translucent.
11. Add the cream, half-and-half granulated garlic, granulated onion, nutmeg and cayenne. Stir until the spices are incorporated.
12. Let simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
13. Mix the cheeses together in a medium bowl until combined.
14. In a blender, place the tortilla chips and habanero powder and pulse a few times until well blended.