Hot Cheetos Mac and Cheese - Creamy Homemade Recipe with Spicy Topping - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow pasta
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (from 8-ounce block)
• 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded (from 4-ounce block)
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup Flamin' Hot Cheetos, crushed into crumbs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt