Cheez-it Macaroni and Cheese
- 1 16 ounce box shells (or your pasta of choice)
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups Cheez-It crackers, crushed
- Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions (you will be baking it later).
- Drain pasta 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 or a 3-quart casserole dish.
- Spread crushed Cheez-It crackers evenly on top.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Enjoy!
Recipe by Wishes and Dishes at https://wishesndishes.com/cheez-it-macaroni-and-cheese/
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