Jalapeño Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 ounces dry elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons jalapeño seeded and diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 ounces sharp Cheddar shredded
• 2 ounces American cheese shredded
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
2. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add jalapeño and garlic; cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
3. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk to incorporate, then stir in Cheddar and American cheese.
4. Cook sauce, stirring frequently, until thick and cheese is melted. Stir in cooked macaroni; season with salt.