Cheesy Cheez-It Mac & Cheese
- 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
- 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 375u0b0F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
elbow macaroni, butter, allpurpose, milk, cheddar cheese, fresh ground pepper, crackers
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-cheez-it-mac-cheese-271328 (may not work)