Stir in the cheeses (reserving 1/2 cup of cheddar jack cheese) until melted.

Mac and cheese recipe pepper jack. I like this pasta for this spicy mac and cheese for its shape and ability to hold the sauce on the inside, but you can use any dry pasta you like. Stir for a few minutes until it thickens into a sauce. Make sure to reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water.

Melt your butter in a pan on medium heat. Scroll all the way down for the full recipe card with measurements. Stir until combined and pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of half. Stir in milk and sour cream while whisking until thick. Drain the pasta and slide to the side.

Add in the flour and then stir until the mixture bubbles. So creamy, zesty, and soul satisfying. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package instructions.

Mix in salt, pepper, and onion powder. Penne, farfalle or elbow macaroni would all work great! Season to taste and serve immediately.

Add macaroni to pot and using a wooden spoon, push noodles into the stock making sure all are covered. Foil and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Web instructions set oven to 350f set aside 1/2 cup or so of the shredded cheese for topping.