Macaroni and Cheese with Chorizo and Corn

Enjoy how rich and tasty it is when you mix macaroni and cheese with chorizo and corn. There is creamy cheese sauce, spicy chorizo, and sweet corn in this dish. It is a comforting and filling meal.

Ingredients:

• - 8 oz elbow macaroni
• - 1 tablespoon olive oil
• - 8 oz chorizo sausage, casing removed, crumbled
• - 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• - 2 cloves garlic, minced
• - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• - 2 cups whole milk
• - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• - Salt and black pepper to taste
• - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• - 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• - 1/4 cup breadcrumbs optional
• - Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Cook the macaroni according to package instructions

Drain and set aside

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add crumbled chorizo and cook until browned

Remove excess oil if needed

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet

Saut until the onion is soft and translucent

Sprinkle flour over the chorizo mixture and stir well to combine

Gradually pour in the milk while continuously stirring to avoid lumps

Cook until the mixture thickens

Reduce heat to low and add shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses

Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth

Season the cheese sauce with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika

Add cooked macaroni and corn kernels to the cheese sauce

Stir until well coated and heated through

If desired, transfer the macaroni and cheese to a baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, and broil until golden brown and crispy

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve the Macaroni and Cheese with Chorizo and Corn hot

Enjoy the delightful fusion of cheesy goodness, spicy chorizo, and sweet corn in this comforting dish