Tex- Mex Max n Cheese with Green Chiles and Corn Tortilla Crust

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray; set aside.
Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain. Transfer to prepared casserole.
Stir the beans, corn, salsa, chiles, and cilantro into the pasta.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in flour; cook for about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk. Stir in taco seasoning packet. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens and bubbles.
Stir in cheese; stir until smooth. Remove from heat. Add a shot of hot sauce, if desired. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Stir cheese sauce into macaroni mixture
Bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Scatter tortilla chip topping over casserole.
Return to oven, bake 5 minutes more or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream, minced cilantro and a lime wedge.