MAC N CHEESE DIP RECIPES

Steps:

• Warm olive oil in a small skillet set over medium heat; add the onions and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the corn, and cook until the corn has softened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes; allow mixture to cool.
• In a large bowl, mix contents of dips packet with sour cream, then add the onion mixture, pasta, and ½ cup cheddar cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
• Top with remaining cheese and, if desired, cilantro and jalapeños, before serving.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat
• Add the shallots, garlic and jalapeño
• Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper
• Stir in the cornstarch then add the milk
• Bring to a bubble then add the cream cheese, stirring until it melts, 3-5 minutes
• Add both cheddars and stir in a figure-eight motion until melted, about 5 minutes
• Stir in the canned chiles and reduce the heat to low
• Salt the boiling water
• Add the pasta; cook to al dente
• Stir the mustard into the queso sauce and remove from the heat
• Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce
• Top with the pico de gallo and a few crushed tortilla chips, and serve