clayton macaroni and cheese

How To Make clayton macaroni and cheese

• Step 1
  Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add macaroni and cook for 8 minutes.
• Step 2
  Drain macaroni, transfer to a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of margarine, and toss to coat. Whisk together the sour cream, 1/2 cup French dressing and cream cheese on a small bowl.
• Step 3
  Add to the macaroni and mix well. Stir in 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
• Step 4
  Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add popcorn chicken and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in sliced banana peppers. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Step 5
  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Step 6
  Return the skillet to the heat and melt remaining 2 tablespoons margarine over medium-low heat.
• Step 7
  Whisk in the flour, stir until the mixture becomes a roux and light golden brown in color, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Step 8
  Cook and stir until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Stir in remaining French dressing. Remove the sauce from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
• Step 9
  Add chicken/banana pepper mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Mix well.
• Step 10
  Pour the sauce over the macaroni mixture, stirring well. Transfer to the prepared baking pan and sprinkle with remaining monterey jack cheese. Top with crushed croutons.
• Step 11
  Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes until the cheeses are bubbly.
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