Flaming Hot Cheetos Mac n’ Cheese

I love Flaming Hot Cheetos and I love Mac n’ Cheese, so why not put them together?! See below for this easy recipe!

For Hot Cheetos Mix

• 1/2 cup Flaming Hot Cheetos, crushed
• 3 tbsp butter

For Mac n’ Cheese

• 1/2 box macaroni pasta
• 1 and 1/2 tbsp butter
• 1 and 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of whole milk
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp paprika
• 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• Flaming hot Cheetos, to sprinkle on top

For the Hot Cheetos Mix:

• Place Flaming Hot Cheetos into a ziplock bag and crush using a rolling pin
• Melt 3 tbsp butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat.
• Add your crushed Flaming Hot Cheetos and allow to reduce a little. Set aside

For the Mac n’ Cheese:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and stir until it comes together.
• Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
• Once thickened, turn heat to low and add Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir until melted.
• Stir in buffalo sauce and your Flaming Hot Cheetos mix.
• Stir in macaroni and cover with a thin layer of cheddar cheese and broil until melted.
• Top with crushed Flaming Hot Cheetos. Serve!