Best 7 Cheesy Cheez It Mac Cheese Recipes

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If you're looking for a cheesy, flavorful, and easy-to-make mac and cheese recipe, look no further than cheesy Cheez-It mac and cheese. This dish combines the classic flavors of mac and cheese with the crunchy, cheesy goodness of Cheez-It crackers. The result is a dish that's sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE MACARONI AND CHEESE



Simple Macaroni and Cheese image

A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.

Provided by g0dluvsugly

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes. Slowly pour milk into butter-flour mixture while continuously stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese to milk mixture and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Fold macaroni into cheese sauce until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 777 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

MAC & CHEESE BY TERRY CREWS (MACK AND JEEZY) RECIPE BY TASTY



Mac & Cheese By Terry Crews (Mack And Jeezy) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: elbow macaroni, cream-style cottage cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, egg, salt, coconut oil, paprika

Provided by Jody Duits

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz elbow macaroni, 1 package
2 cups cream-style cottage cheese, or small curd
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 oz sour cream, 1 carton
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon coconut oil
paprika, to garnish

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni "al dente" according to package directions. Drain with cold water.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, cheese, sour cream, egg, and salt. Fold in macaroni.
  • Grease a 2-quart (2 liters) casserole dish with coconut oil.
  • Spoon mixture into casserole dish and sprinkle with extra cheese and paprika.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CHEESY CHEEZ-IT MAC & CHEESE



Cheesy Cheez-It Mac & Cheese image

This is so yummy! I thought I was gonna burst eatin' it all up. It's just a little spin on the same old Mac that I came up with and it's a winner in my boys' book! Try it and tell me what ya think!

Provided by crazycookinmama

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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 375°F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

THREE CHEESE MAC WITH CHEEZ-IT HERB CRUMB CRUST



Three Cheese Mac with Cheez-It Herb Crumb Crust image

Provided by Justin Balmes

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Salt
1 pound penne pasta
1/2 box Cheez-it crackers
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons grated aged Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup grated fontina cheese
2 tablespoons crumbled soft goat cheese
2 cups heavy cream
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Set the oven to broil. Add the pasta to a pot of boiling salted water and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Pulse the crackers in a food processor to a coarse consistency. Mix with the chives and parsley.
  • Whisk the butter and flour in a medium saucepot over medium-high heat until fully incorporated and bubbly. Add the milk and bring to a simmer, whisking the entire time. Whisk in the cheeses, a little at a time, until thoroughly combined. Add the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
  • Strain the pasta and mix with the cheesy sauce. Spoon into oven-safe baking vessels and top with the crumb crust. Place under the broiler until lightly toasted and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully so the mac doesn't burn.

MAC-N-CHEEZ (ADAPTED FROM SWEETIE PIE'S)



Mac-n-Cheez (Adapted from Sweetie Pie's) image

Take to pot-lucks or gatherings. Can make the day before and reheat in a slow cooker.

Provided by brandy

Categories     Side Dish

Time 58m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon salt
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
cooking spray
½ cup butter, cut into small pieces
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 cup milk
3 eggs
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
2 (8 ounce) packages Colby-Jack cheese
1 ½ (8 ounce) packages processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into cubes
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle salt into a large pot of water; bring to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 4-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour hot macaroni into the baking dish. Add butter; stir until melted.
  • Whisk evaporated milk, milk, eggs, and sour cream together in a large bowl. Season with sugar, pepper, and salt.
  • Sprinkle Colby Jack cheese, processed cheese food, and Cheddar cheese over macaroni. Pour milk mixture on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 126.8 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 1131 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

CHEESY CHEESY CHEESY " MACARONI AND CHEESE"



Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy

Make and share this Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy " Macaroni and Cheese" recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Curries

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper (I like lots)
1/2 teaspoon curry
1 -2 dash hot sauce
1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
3 cups grated cheddar cheese (If you like spicy use a pepper cheese)
1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta aldente, drain and set aside.
  • Heat oven to (350F) degrees.
  • In a microwave proof dish melt butter and stir in flour.
  • Whisk in milk and half and half.
  • Microwave stirring every minute, until sauce begins to thicken about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt, pepper, curry and the hot sauce.
  • Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients except for Parmesan cheese.
  • Pour in a buttered casserole pan.
  • Sprinkle top with Parmesan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

CHEESY MAC & CHEESE



Cheesy Mac & Cheese image

Everyone comes home for dinner when I make this homemade macaroni and cheese. It also receives great compliments at potlucks. -Debra Sult, Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
8 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the flour, cream, half-and-half, sour cream, egg, mustard, cayenne, salt, pepper and nutmeg until smooth., Drain pasta. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Stir in cubed cheeses. Top with cream mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly and golden brown, 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 calories, Fat 43g fat (28g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your mac and cheese. Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a classic flavor, or try a combination of cheeses for a more complex flavor profile.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Don't overcook the pasta, or it will become mushy. Cook it until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that helps to thicken the sauce. It also adds a rich, creamy flavor to the mac and cheese.
  • Use milk or cream: Milk or cream adds richness and creaminess to the sauce. You can use whole milk, low-fat milk, or even heavy cream, depending on how rich you want the sauce to be.
  • Season the sauce: Don't forget to season the sauce with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to bring out the flavor of the cheese and other ingredients.
  • Add-ins: Feel free to add other ingredients to your mac and cheese, such as cooked bacon, crumbled sausage, or chopped vegetables. This will add extra flavor and texture to the dish.

Conclusion:

This Cheesy Cheez-It Mac and Cheese recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The crispy Cheez-It crumbs add a fun and flavorful twist to the classic mac and cheese recipe. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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