Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Macaroni and Cheese

There are so many bonds that connect a mother and daughter…facial features, personality quirks, a weird kink in the 4th toe…we share a passion for poetry, thrift stores, and tiny dogs. But nothing is more primal than our common food preferences, determined by the very strands of our dna. A recent trip down the supermarket chip aisle sparked a discussion about Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and this fun recipe for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Macaroni and Cheese was born.

The week between Christmas and the New Year is awkward to say the least when it comes to eating. We’re still on that holiday high, with a definite sense of inhibition when it comes to what we’re willing to call a meal. There’s lots of crazy food in the house and no particular schedule to keep.

Let’s just say we’re not quite ready to settle down to healthy January recipes just yet. We’ve got 5 more days…enter Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Macaroni and Cheese.

what you’ll need for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos mac and cheese

For this fun dish I make the mac and cheese according to my basic stove top recipe. I use sharp cheddar and elbows, but you can change that up with your favorite cheese and pasta shape. Then I load it into a skillet and top with the crunchy crimson gold…pile it on, because you’ll want some in every bite!

• macaroni
• butter
• flour
• milk
• shredded cheese
• salt and pepper
• Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

Don’t take this too seriously, but it’s pretty delicious 🙂

Other mac and cheese recipes you need to try

• Smoked Salmon Mac and Cheese
• Truffle Mac and Cheese
• Meatball Macaroni and Cheese
• Cacio e Pepe Macaroni and Cheese
• No Recipe Mac and Cheese!
• Chili Mac and Cheese
  

Flamin’ Cheetos Macaroni and Cheese

3.55 from 57 votes

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

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Cook Time:35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 -6 servings

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Ingredients

 

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• 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

• Preheat oven to 325F
• 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.
• 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.
• 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!

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Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Author: Sue Moran

Keyword: cheese, cheetos, dinner, easy, macaroni and cheese, pasta, Reader’s Recipes, spicy

Nutrition

Calories: 664 kcal · Carbohydrates: 67 g · Protein: 27 g · Fat: 32 g · Saturated Fat: 17 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 0.2 g · Cholesterol: 86 mg · Sodium: 514 mg · Potassium: 404 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 8 g · Vitamin A: 939 IU · Vitamin C: 0.03 mg · Calcium: 576 mg · Iron: 1 mg

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