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Flamin' Hot Cheetos Mac and Cheese

Flamin' Hot Cheetos Mac and Cheese is the ultimate cheesy junk food goodness! Baked creamy, spicy three cheese macaroni and a crunchy fried Cheetos topping.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 534 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Flamin’ Hot Cheetos , divided
  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 1 pound large elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , divided
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese , freshly shredded
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese , freshly shredded
  • 8 ounces American cheese , slices

Instructions

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  1. Add 3 cups of Flamin' Hot Cheetos to your food processor and pulverize into crumbs.
  2. Add to milk and let sit while pasta water comes to a boil and cooks (about 20 minutes).
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  4. Cook pasta 2 minutes shy of the directions on the box and drain (do not rinse).
  5. Add 4 tablespoons of the butter to a large pot on medium heat and melt.
  6. Whisk in the flour, salt and cayenne pepper and cook for 30 seconds.
  7. Slowly whisk in the steeped milk and bring to a simmer.
  8. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the milk has thickened, then add in the mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese and American cheese.
  9. Whisk well until the cheese is melted then fold in the cooked pasta.
  10. Pour mixture into 13x9 baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
  11. While the pasta is baking, lightly crush the remaining Cheetos and add to a large frying pan with the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter on medium heat.
  12. Stir, cooking for 1 minute until sizzling and the red color is intensified.
  13. When pasta comes out of the oven top with buttery Cheetos and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 534kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 746mg (31%) Potassium 733mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 723IU (14%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 422mg (42%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 534

% Daily Value*

Calories 534kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 746mg 31%
Potassium 733mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 723IU 14%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 422mg 42%
Iron 1mg 6%

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