Cheesy Cheez-It Mac & Cheese
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Ready In: 1 hr
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
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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