I.e. my chef friend had ground jalapeno at her apartment, shit was good. Like cayenne level heat but with a different flavor
I had to go to like an international food market to find some near me which is weird given how ubiquitous jalapeno peppers are
try that ground jalapeno tho
cayenne powder is dirt cheap, strong, and instantly makes my mac and cheese better. Might try that ground jalapeno if I can find it