Cheesy Meximac (Mexican Macaroni & Cheese) Recipe

Name: Cheesy Meximac (Mexican Macaroni & Cheese)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box rotini pasta; 2 scallions, trimmed and sliced; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 16 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, grated; 1 (10 ounce) can mexican-flavored corn, drained; 1 pinch chili powder

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) box rotini pasta
2 scallions, trimmed and sliced
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
16 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, grated
1 (10 ounce) can mexican-flavored corn, drained
1 pinch chili powder

1
Heat oven to 350*F. Coat an 11x7x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook 5 minutes. Add scallions and cook an additional 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, until smooth. Stir in salt and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook, simmering 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
3
Add half of the shredded cheese to milk mixture; whisk until smooth. Stir in corn, then combine in large bowl with pasta and scallions. Pour half into prepared dish; top with half of remaining cheese. Repeat, ending with cheese.
4
Bake at 350*F for 25 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) box rotini pasta, 2 scallions, trimmed and sliced, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Meximac (Mexican Macaroni & Cheese) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheesy Meximac (Mexican Macaroni & Cheese)

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