Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Pasta and Noodle Recipes Creamy Mac & Cheese with Corn Be the first to rate & review! This creamy mac and cheese pops with the sharp flavor of Cheddar cheese combined with sweet pops of fresh corn kernels. Cooking whole corncobs in the sauce brings the flavor of fresh corn to the forefront, but if you're in a pinch you can add 1½ cups of thawed frozen corn kernels to the mixture before baking instead. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 8, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Egg-Free Nut-Free Sesame-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow macaroni 2 ¼ cups low-fat milk, divided 2 ears corn, husked 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon paprika Directions Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to the package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, pour 2 cups milk into a large ovenproof skillet. Add corn and heat over medium-high heat until just simmering. Reduce the heat to maintain a low simmer, cover and cook, turning the corn occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove the corn and cut the kernels from the cobs. (Discard the cobs.) Set aside. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk, flour, salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the milk; reduce heat to medium-low and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in Cheddar, cream cheese and green chiles until the cheese is melted. Stir in the macaroni and the reserved corn kernels. Remove from heat. Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. Combine panko, oil and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the macaroni mixture. Broil until the top is golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 380 Calories 15g Fat 49g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size about 1 cup Calories 380 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 49g 18% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 8g Protein 16g 32% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 7g 35% Cholesterol 33mg 11% Vitamin A 650IU 13% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Vitamin D 49IU 12% Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 58mcg 15% Vitamin K 2mcg 2% Sodium 465mg 20% Calcium 276mg 21% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 86mg 20% Potassium 358mg 8% Zinc 3mg 27% Vitamin B12 1mcg 42% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved