Name: Elote Mac and Cheese (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound Elbow Macaroni; 1/2 cup Butter; 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour; 4 cups Milk; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/2 tsp Chili Powder; 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 2 cups Frozen Corn; 1/4 cup Mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Cotija Cheese-crumbled; 1 tbsp Lime Juice; 1/2 tsp Chili Powder; 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro

Recipe tier

A comforting fusion of classic mac and cheese with the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn (elote). This version uses readily available ingredients for a quick and satisfying meal.

Total 45 min

Serves 6

Steps 7

Ingredients 15

Pasta
1 pound 450 g Elbow Macaroni
Cheese Sauce
cup 115 g Butter
cup 60 g All-Purpose Flour
4 cups 950 mL Milk
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic Powder
tsp 2.5 mL Chili Powder
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne Pepper
4 cups 400 g Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Elote Topping
2 cups 240 g Frozen Corn
cup 60 mL Mayonnaise
cup 30 g Cotija Cheese-crumbled
1 tbsp 15 mL Lime Juice
tsp 2.5 mL Chili Powder
tsp 1.25 mL Smoked Paprika
cup 30 g Chopped Cilantro

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a large saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in Garlic Powder, Chili Powder, and Cayenne Pepper. Add Cheddar Cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
Prepare the Elote Topping: In a bowl, combine Corn, Mayonnaise, Cotija Cheese, Lime Juice, Chili Powder, Smoked Paprika, and Cilantro. Mix well.
Add the cooked Pasta to the Cheese Sauce and stir to coat.
Top with the Elote Topping and serve immediately.