Green Chile Macaroni and Cheese

Fill a large pan halfway full of water and bring water to a boil. Add salt, and then add the pasta. Stir the pasta with a wooden spoon while cooking and boil according to package instructions for al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain the pasta (no need to rinse it) and add it back into the pan. Heat the pan on low heat and add the butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cumin and green chilies (including the juice from the can). Gently stir together. Add the half-and-half, cheddar cheese, and the hot pepper jack. Turn the heat up slightly and stir until the cheese are melted and the desired consistency is reached. Remove from heat. Serve while piping hot. Top with thin tortilla chips, crumbled tortilla chips or corn chips.