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Cheez-It Macaroni and Cheese #BigGameSnacks


  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb elbow macaroni pasta, large
  • 1 cup Cheez-It Grooves, crushed
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3 cup jack cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup parmesean cheese, grated
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 2 teaspoon creole seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt for pasta water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to broil.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to boil, add about 2 teaspoonfuls of salt to water.
  3. Add pasta to water and cook according to package directions minus 1 minute.
  4. Drain and rinse pasta, toss in a little olive oil and set aside.
  5. In a medium skillet add 1 tablespoonful of olive oil over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter, add diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add flour and cook a few minutes more.
  7. Add seasonings and mix well.
  8. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  9. Add heavy cream and add cheese by the cupful, mixing well after each addition.
  10. Taste mixture and adjust seasonings if needed.
  11. Fold in pasta and mix well.
  12. Transfer mixture to a casserole dish and top with extra cheese and crushed Cheez-It’s.
  13. Broil for about 5 minutes.