Flamin' Hot Doritos Mac and Cheese
This creamy, homemade mac and cheese gets a fiery kick and an irresistible crunch from a generous topping of crushed Flamin' Hot Doritos. It's a bold and flavorful twist on a classic comfort food that will excite your taste buds.
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🛒 Ingredients
- ▶1 pound elbow macaroni
- ▶1/2 cup unsalted butter
- ▶1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- ▶4 cups whole milk, warmed
- ▶1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ▶1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- ▶1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ▶1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- ▶1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- ▶1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- ▶4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ▶2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ▶1 (9.75 ounce) bag Flamin' Hot Doritos, crushed
- ▶2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (for garnish, optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- 3
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
- 4
Gradually whisk in the warm milk, a little at a time, until smooth and no lumps remain. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- 6
Add the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese to the sauce, stirring until completely melted and smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- 7
Add the cooked and drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until evenly coated.
- 8
Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly.
- 9
Crush the Flamin' Hot Doritos into coarse crumbs. You can do this by hand, in a food processor, or by placing them in a Ziploc bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- 10
Evenly sprinkle the crushed Doritos over the top of the mac and cheese.
- 11
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the mac and cheese is bubbly and the Doritos topping is lightly toasted and crispy. If desired, broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- 12
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chives if using.
- 13
Serve hot and enjoy the spicy, cheesy goodness!
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