Mac and Cheese with Cheez-Its

This Mac and Cheese with Cheez-Its is creamy and crunchy and oh so cheesy. Baked to perfection in individual servings, everyone gets their own little dish of joy.

As an Aries rising, I can be a bit self-centered, especially when it comes to cooking. I mean, I make things that I don't want to eat all the time, just because I enjoy cooking and I want to make people happy. But what I never do is cook multiple meals to satisfy different people. Whatever I'm making for dinner is what you get, and if you don't like it, you're on your own.

Lucky for me, I only make awesome food, so generally, everyone is pretty pleased. I also have a Leo moon, so food is a way for me to show love and care. I want you to be happy, for sure, I just don't want me to be exhausted. Seems like a fair trade.

What makes Mac and Cheese with Cheez-Its so awesome?

This Mac and Cheese with Cheez-Its is going to make everyone happy, for sure. The cook will be happy because this mac is made with a simple no-cook sauce using egg and evaporated milk. The eaters will be happy because it's mac and cheese, duh, but also there are crunchy, toasty crumbs of your favorite cheesy crackers on top. The variety of textures is awesome, and the flavor is cranked up to 11.

If you live in a place where you can't get Cheez-Its (like me right now) first of all, I'm sorry. Secondly use your favorite cheesy cracker. Mini Cheddar are a decent substitute. A friend pointed out that you could also use your spare crackers to scoop up your mac and cheese to keep the crunch going. It's all very delicious, and I can't wait for you to dig in.

Make it magical

Factory made foods like cheesy crackers are much maligned, and there is certainly an argument to be made for why they can be harmful to our health. However, everything has an energy that you can work with, and as a witch, it's up to you to decide for yourself what you want to draw from that. So when working with ingredients like Cheez-Its or similar foods, you could opt to consider the miracle of not have to create all your food from a literal seed. You could draw on the joy and pleasure of the salty, crunchy snack. As you sprinkle the crumbs over your dish, you could call in the energy of ease and fun. It's your choice because you're a witch, and you can do whatever you want.

Ingredients

Here's everything you'll need to make this dish. The full details are in the recipe card below.

• Macaroni - or other small pasta
• Evaporated milk
• Egg
• Spices and seasonings - here we're using salt, pepper, garlic granules, and cayenne pepper
• Cheddar cheese - shredded
• Cheez-Its - or other cheesy cracker

Tips for making Mac and Cheese with Cheez-Its

This is a super simple recipe. We're making just enough for two people here, served in individual ramekis or pie dishes. If you want to serve more people, just scale up the recipe appropriately.

We'll start by boiling pasta. While that's cooking, you'll mix your cheese sauce in a mixing bowl. No need to cook. Simply whisk together evaporated milk, egg, and spices until smooth, then stir in the cheese. When your pasta is cooked, add it to the sauce mixture and stir to combine. Then evenly divide this between your ramekins.

To make your cracker crumbs, you can add them to a zip top bag and give them a bash, or just crumble them over by hand for a chunkier crumb topping. Up to you. Sprinkle that over the top, then pop your dishes onto a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake it for about 12 minutes, and be sure to let it cool before digging in.

Few things are as awesome as your very own dish of Mac and Cheeze with Cheez-Its. I can't wait for you to give it a try.

Looking for more awesome mac and cheese recipes? Try this Mexican Mac & Cheese or some carby Potato & Pancetta Mac & Cheese.

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