Recipe courtesy of Hunter Fieri

Recipe Info

Level: Intermediate
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size 1 of 8 servings): Calories 597, Total Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 16 g, Carbohydrates 62 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 25 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 700 mg

Total: 1 hr 45 min

Active: 50 min

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 red pepper, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice

4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons cumin

2 teaspoons chile powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

4 cups milk, cold

2 cups shredded cheddar

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack

1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound mini rigatoni, cooked al dente according to package directions

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, for garnish

1/4 cup cilantro leaves, minced, for garnish

1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, drained, minced, for garnish

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saucepot over medium-high heat, melt the butter and saut corn, onions, red peppers, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt until onions are translucent, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in cumin, chile powder, cayenne, and flour; cook 3 to 4 minutes to form a roux. Gradually whisk in cold milk until smooth. Simmer over medium heat, stirring often, until thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack until creamy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Fold in scallions, pepper, and cooked rigatoni.

Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle panko evenly on top, cover with foil, and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes more until golden and bubbly. Rest on a cooling rack for 8 to 10 minutes.

Garnish with cotija cheese, jalapeos, and cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy this cheesy, spicy mac delight!

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