Cheez-It Mac And Cheese

• 1 box elbow macaroni
• 3/4 stick butter
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups Cheez-Its, crushed
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• chopped chives, to garnish

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Boil macaroni until it's tender.
3. 7-10 minutes (check firmness).
4. Strain and set aside.
5. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, then add a splash of cream.
6. Add a handful of cheese and stir until combined.
7. Add another splash of cream and stir again, add more cheese and stir again.
8. Repeat this process until you only have a little cheese left (reserve that to sprinkle on top).
9. Return macaroni to pot, pour cheese sauce on top and stir.
10. Pour into an oven-safe pan or casserole dish.
11. Stir in some crushed Cheez Its and salt and pepper.
12. Sprinkle remaining cheese and Cheez-Its on top.
13. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until Cheez -Its are lightly toasted on top.
14. Serve with a chive garnish

elbow macaroni, butter, cheddar cheese, heavy cream, its, salt, chives

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/cheez-it-mac-and-cheese-recipe/ (may not work)