Queso Dip Mac 'n' Cheese

Queso Dip Mac 'n' Cheese:

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. butter
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• 21/2 cups whole milk
• 6 oz. cream cheese
• 1/2-3/4lb. smoked yellow cheddar, smoky rind trimmed, shredded ( about 2 cups)
• 1/3 lb. sharp yellow cheddar, shredded (about 1 cup)
• 2 cans (4oz. each) diced green chiles, drained
• 1 rounded tbsp. yellow mustard, such as French's
• Pico de gallo or salsa, for topping 

Recipe:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil for the pasta
• For the queso sauce, in a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium.Add the shallots, garlic and Jalapeno. 
• Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the cornstarch, then add the milk. Bring to a bubble, then add the cream cheese, stirring until it melts, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add both cheddars and stir until melted about 5 minutes. 
• Stir in the canned chiles and reduce the heat to low.
• Salt the boiling water. Add the pasta and cook until its done
• Stir the mustard into the queso sauce and remove from the heat.
• Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Top with the salsa or pico de gallo.