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Flamin’ Cheetos Macaroni and Cheese

Classic macaroni and cheese made extra special with a crust of Flamin' Hot Cheetos!

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Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 664 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni cooked to just al dente
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups Flamin' Hot Cheetos, crushed or chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325F
  2. In a heavy bottomed pot melt the butter and flour and cook, stirring, for about a minute. Add the milk and whisk or stir constantly while heating on medium heat until the mixture comes to a simmer and thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Take off the heat, and sprinkle in the cheese, while stirring. When the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth, fold in the macaroni. Turn the mac and cheese into a skillet or baking dish and top with the Cheetos.
  4. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use regular Cheetos if you don't like things spicy.
  • We like this made with Fritos, too!

Nutrition Information

Calories 664kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 514mg (21%) Potassium 404mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 939IU (19%) Vitamin C 0.03mg (0%) Calcium 576mg (58%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 664

% Daily Value*

Calories 664kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 514mg 21%
Potassium 404mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 939IU 19%
Vitamin C 0.03mg 0%
Calcium 576mg 58%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.