INGREDIENTS
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Mac ‘N Cheese a la Mexicana
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Serves 8-10
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INGREDIENTS
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1 pound penne or elbow-shaped pasta
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3 large poblano chiles (about 3/4 pound) rinsed, stemmed, seeded and cut into large chunks
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3 cups milk
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for buttering the dish
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6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt, or to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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3 cups grated Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese, plus 1 cup for topping
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1 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesano-Reggiano cheese, plus 1/2 cup for topping
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup chopped white onion
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1 cup corn kernels, shaved from the cob or thawed from frozen
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1/2 pound chopped zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
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5 to 6 slices of bacon, fried and cut into chunks (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt, or to taste