Mac 'n Cheese - Flamin' Macaroni & Cheetos

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Mac 'n Cheese - Flamin' Macaroni & Cheetos

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1 lb. cavatappi pasta
½ c. butter
½ c. flour
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. salt
½ tbsp. Black pepper
4 c. milk
4 c. shredded sharp white cheddar, divided into 3½ c and ½ c
2 c. shredded pepper Jack cheese
3 tbsp. butter
¼ c. panko breadcrumbs
¼ c. Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

Preheat oven to 350º. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour, whisking to create a roux. Add cayenne, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in milk, whisking as you go. Keep whisking as it simmers and thickens, 5-6 minutes. Add cheddar and Pepper Jack, stirring until melted and combined. Remove mixture from heat. Add pasta to a 9-inch-by-13-inch baking dish and pour cheese sauce on top, stirring gently to combine. Melt butter over medium heat. Add panko and Cheetos, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes, or until lightly golden. Sprinkle on top of macaroni in an even layer. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until cheese has melted, then serve.
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