Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat until the oil ripples. 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.) Add the Mac Sauce, Cheese 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. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top. Place in the oven until the cheese starts to slightly brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Garnish with the whole habanero.
Mac Sauce:
Yield:4 servings.
Saute the onions in a little olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue to saute until translucent. Add the cream, half-and-half granulated garlic, granulated onion, nutmeg and cayenne. Stir until the spices are incorporated. Let simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
Cheese Mix:
Yield:6 servings.
Mix the cheeses together in a medium bowl until combined.
Hell Fire Crunch:
Yield:4 servings.
In a blender, place the tortilla chips and habanero powder and pulse a few times until well blended.
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Recipe courtesy of Rachel Fontenot, Mac sauce recipe courtesy of Joyce Maloney, Mad Donna's Restaurant
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