Cheesy Cheez-It Mac & Cheese

Submitted by crazycookinmama

"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!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 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

[CookieMonster2323]

Num! The Cheez-It topping was so cool and it went really well with the soft noodles and creamy cheese sauce! Loved it! Thanks!

 

[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!