Corn Chowdah Mac 'n' Cheese

• salt and black pepper
• 1 lb mezzi rigatoni pasta, penne rigate or 1 lb cavatappi pasta
• 4 ears corn, husked
• olive oil, for drizzling
• 14 lb bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 baking potato, peeled and diced into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
• 12 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 few sprigs thyme, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 grates fresh nutmeg
• 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 1 12 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook to al dente.
2. Drain and return to the pot.
3. While the pasta is working, position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the broiler.
4. Place a small bowl upside down in a large bowl.
5. Stand each ear of corn on the small bowl and scrape down the kernels.
6. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Add a drizzle of EVOO and the bacon and cook until crisp.
8. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate.
9. Add the corn, potato and Old Bay to the bacon drippings in the skillet and brown for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Add the celery, chile pepper, bell pepper, onion and garlic; season with the thyme, salt and pepper.
11. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
12. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
13. Whisk in the flour, then the milk; season with the mustard, cayenne, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
14. Cook until the sauce coats a spoon thickly; lower the heat to low.
15. Stir in the parmigiano-reggiano.
16. Add the corn-potato mixture and the white sauce to the pasta in the pot and stir together.
17. Transfer to a casserole or serving dish, top with the cheddar and bacon and broil until brown and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes.
18. Serve immediately.

salt, mezzi rigatoni pasta, corn, olive oil, bacon, baking potato, stalks celery, red chili pepper, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, thyme, butter, flour, milk, mustard, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, cheese, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/corn-chowdah-mac-n-cheese-496284 (may not work)