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Cheetos Crusted Mac and Cheese

Creamy cheddar and gouda mac and cheese topped with a layer of crispy, crunchy baked Cheetos.
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 -6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Macaroni Noodles
  • 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 Cups 1% Milk
  • 1 Small Garlic clove grated
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Ground mustard
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 8 Ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 8 Ounces Double-Cream Gouda grated
  • 1 Cup Baked Cheetos

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Once boiling add macaroni noodles and cook according to the packages instructions. Drain noodles and set off to the side.
  2. Add butter to a large saucepan. Melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the flour to the butter, whisk to combine into a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Slowly stream in the milk, continuously whisking. Add in all the seasonings and garlic. Whisk to combine.
  5. Once the milk starts to thicken up a little bit, add all the grated cheese. Whisk until fully melted.
  6. Add in the noodles to the pot. Reduce heat to low. Stir to combine.
  7. Preheat the broiler to high.
  8. Grease a large oven safe skillet with butter.
  9. Add Cheetos to a food processor and pulse a few times until ground.
  10. Remove the mac and cheese from the heat. Pour the mac and cheese into the prepared pan. Cover with a good layer of ground Cheetos.
  11. Place on the middle rack under the broiler for 3-4 minutes until the Cheetos start to turn golden and toast.
  12. Let the mac and cheese sit for a few minutes before serving.