![]() Cook for 1 minute less than what the package says to cook it to. Bring the water to a boil and add in pasta. STEP 1: Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Butter: Gives buttery flavor and allows the bread crumbs to get crispy.Hot Cheetos: The star of the show, these add flavor and crunch.Breadcrumbs: I like to use Panko breadcrumbs because they are super crunchy.I like to use more cheddar cheese, so I mix 2 cups of cheddar with one cup of one of the other cheeses. Cheese: I like to use a combination of easy melting cheeses like cheddar cheese, Gruyere, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Havarti, Gouda, or Mozzarella.Smoked Paprika: Adds some layer of flavor.Cayenne Pepper: This adds a tiny bit of spice, but not much.Salt: You will need salt for the pasta water, the sauce and the topping.Milk: Whole milk is going to give you a nice creamy texture.Butter: You want to use unsalted butter.Another pasta that would work is shells or rotini. Pasta: This is macaroni and cheese, so I use macaroni noodles here. ![]() You can totally customize this pasta dish and add even more cayenne pepper, jalapeños, hot sauce, or use pepper jack cheese if you want it spicier. The hottest thing about it would be the topping. There is a touch of cayenne pepper, but that really doesn’t make it too spicy. This is not a very spicy mac and cheese recipe, it has more of a hint of spiciness. But they do get sprinkled on top to give the macaroni and cheese a delightful, crisp texture. So, this recipe doesn’t have any Cheetos mixed into the mac and cheese (they would just get soggy and you wouldn’t be able to taste them). If you are a Cheeto fan, I recommend trying the spicy ones! What is Hot Cheetos Mac and Cheese? ![]() Honestly, if you have a bag of them they are pretty hard to stop eating, definitely a favorite snack. The flavor of these spicy Cheetos is actually kind of tangy, almost sour, with a heat that slowly builds the more you eat. And as always Chester Cheetah, the Cheeto brand mascot is on the bag. They are a spin off of plain cheese flavored Cheetos. Hot Cheetos, or technically Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, are a corn based chip made with real cheese that is fried and coated in a bright red spicy powder. Let’s start off by explaining what these cheetos are. But, don’t be initimidated, it’s easier than you think. This is a homemade mac and cheese recipe, so you will need to make a roux and then into a béchamel sauce to make the cheese sauce. The combination of both toppings gives it a crispy texture and buttery flavor. This special version has a delightfully light, crunchy topping on top that is made up of hot Cheetos and panko breadcrumbs. And when you mix that thick, melty cheese with pasta, you get one of the world’s best known comfort foods…YUP, mac and cheese! Gooey cheese has a special place in my heart. Or try Instant Pot Tortellini Soup with Sausage, it’s a family favorite. Trenette al Pesto, is a winning dinner idea made with homemade pesto sauce and potatoes. Pasta is a welcome carb in our home! If you are looking for more pasta dishes, check out this one pot Cheesy Taco Pasta, made with taco seasonings and ground turkey. It is made with a homemade cheese sauce and has comfort food written all over it. This super creamy Mac and Cheese recipe gets its spicy twist of flavor from Flamin Hot Cheetos, which get crushed up and sprinkled on top.
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