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Hot Cheetos Mac
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

This thick and creamy mac and cheese is topped with crushed Flaming Hot Cheetos giving it a great crunch and exciting flavor! Always a winner amongst the kids!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Carolyn of Handrafted
Ingredients
  • 1 box Elbow Pasta
  • 1 stick Salted Butter
  • 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Gouda shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar shredded
  • Black Pepper, Salt and Cayenne to taste
  • 2/3 bag Flaming Hot Cheetos crushed
Instructions

  1. Cook noodles in boiling water until al dente (4-6 minutes).

  2. Drain noodles and place off to the side.

  3. Melt one stick of butter in a large saucepan.

  4. Over medium-high heat slowly whisk in flour to create a creamy rue. Continue cooking until it starts to brown. Stirring constantly. 

  5. Slowly add milk, whisking continually. 

  6. Once incorporated add the cheese, pepper, salt and cayenne. Continue to stir until fully mixed. If sauce is too thick add small amounts of milk to thin as desired. 

  7. Combine drained noodles and cheese sauce in a 9x13 pan. 

  8. Sprinkle the macaroni with additional shredded cheese.

  9. In a bag crush Flaming Hot Cheetos. Pieces should be about 1/4 inch in size at the largest.

  10. Broil cheese on the mac until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown (2-4 minutes).

  11. Remove from the oven and cover with Cheeto crust, serve immediately. 

Recipe Notes

DANGER -- DO NOT Broil the Cheeto Crust - Cheetos are very flammable ðŸ”¥. 

If you are making this dish ahead of time I recommend preparing the macaroni initially and doing the topping just prior to serving.