Cheesy Cheez-It Mac & Cheese

crazycookinmama's Note:

This is so yummy! I thought I was gonna burst eatin' it all up. It's just a little spin on the same old Mac that I came up with and it's a winner in my boys' book! Try it and tell me what ya think!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 16 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 cups Cheez-It crackers, crushed

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter in saucepan over low heat; whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute or until mixture is smooth. Increase heat to medium; gradually whisk in 2 cups milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Remove pan from heat.
3. Stir pasta, and ground black pepper into cheese mixture; spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Spread crushed Cheez-it crackers on top.
4. Bake uncovered at 375°F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Reviews

[Red Chef Mama]

FABULOUS!!!!!! This was so good, the flavor of the sauce was perfect my whole family loved this recipe, the crunch of the cheez-its on this was a nice change. I cannot think of one thing I would change about this. Thank you for posting!