Description
A deliciously cheesy mac and cheese dish topped with a crunchy Doritos crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup crushed Doritos
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish and top with crushed Doritos.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or diced jalapeños.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Doritos-Crusted Mac & Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Doritos Recipe