4.8 from 12 votes
Mexican Street Corn Mac and Cheese
This elote inspired Mexican Street Corn Mac and Cheese recipe is easy to make in just 20 minutes! Serve it up in a big bowl for a creamy, cheesy meal, or as a tasty side dish with fajitas or tacos!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 656 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 cups Uncooked Macaroni Noodles
- 22 ounces corn kernels 2 - 11 oz cans (drained)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 1 cup milk whole or 2%
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil on the stove over high heat.
- Add the macaroni noodles and cook according to package directions.
- Drain the noodles, then return them to the pot on the stove over medium heat.
- Add the corn, sour cream, cotija cheese, cream cheese, milk, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Stir constantly until the cheese is melted, add the cilantro and serve.
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Notes
- Store leftover Mexican street corn mac and cheese in the fridge for up to 6 days. Reheat it in a pot on the stove over medium-low heat, or in a bowl in the microwave.
- I do not recommend freezing this recipe, as the texture of the creamy sauce will not be the same after it’s frozen and defrosted.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4serving
Calories
656kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
1315mg
(55%)
Potassium
543mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1293mg
(26%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
266mg
(27%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 656
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4serving | |
| Calories | 656kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1315mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 543mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1293mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 266mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.