Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 cups elbow maccaroni ((uncooked))
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups colby jack cheese (shredded)
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 4 ounces green chiles (drained)
  • 15 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/3 cup frozen corn

Instruction

  • Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. When it is finished cooking, drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet. Add in the onion and garlic, then add the salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the flour. Then slowly whisk in the half and half and the whole milk. Stir in the colby jack and stir until compltely melted. Add the cooked noodles to the cheese sauce.
  • Finally stir in the diced tomatoes, the green chlies, black beans, and corn.
  • Top with fresh chopped cilantro, fresh tomatoes, and jalapenos and enjoy!