Mexican Street Corn Mac and Cheese
Mexican street corn mac and cheese with creamy sauce, charred corn, and bold flavors. Easy comfort recipe.
Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 3 cups corn
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Cook macaroni until al dente and drain.
- Cook corn in a skillet until slightly charred.
- Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in flour.
- Whisk in milk and cream and cook until thickened.
- Add cheese and stir until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder.
- Stir in lime juice.
- Add pasta and corn and mix until coated.
- Top with cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
Stir sauce continuously to avoid lumps.
Add toppings just before serving.
Stir sauce continuously to avoid lumps.
Add toppings just before serving.