CHEESY MEXIMAC (MEXICAN MACARONI & CHEESE)

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Make and share this Cheesy Meximac (Mexican Macaroni & Cheese) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NELady

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Time 46m

Yield 10 , 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake at 350*F for 25 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

rnchaudhary Khawas
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Yum!


Marc Wallendahl
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheesy meximac is so flavorful and delicious.


Rizbi video
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Michael Toms
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make with my kids. They loved helping me cook and they loved eating it even more!


Mamon abellaoui
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Amin Ben brahim
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This recipe is a keeper! It's now my go-to comfort food. Thanks for sharing!


Madheeha Madheeha
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Meh.


Asif G Asif G
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Not a fan. The flavor was bland and the texture was mushy. I won't be making this again.


Gyasi Elizabeth
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This was so easy to make and so delicious! My kids loved it, and I felt good about feeding them something homemade and healthy.


Khabir Khabir
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I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great! I also added some black beans and corn for extra flavor. Will definitely make this again!


Miguel Crespo
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This cheesy meximac was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had the perfect amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again.