Cheesy Cracker Noodles

Buttery noodles get a tasty upgrade when you add cheese, chives, and a buttery crunch on top. This recipe makes enough to eat tonight and have leftovers to make our delicious Cheesy Noodle Waffles tomorrow! Same Ingredients, two delicious meals. #MorewithCrock

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Prep time10 min
Ready in20 min
Portions6
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

1/2 cup crushed crackers, such as Ritz Crackers
1/2 cup Country Crock® Original Spread, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons for the buttery crumbs
5 cups elbow macaroni noodles
2 cups cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1 cup reserved pasta water
salt, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

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Instructions

Add the crackers to a large plastic storage bag and seal it shut, releasing any air from the bag. Use a rolling pin to crush the crackers into crumbs.
Melt 1 ½ tablespoons of Country Crock® Original Spread in a non-stick frying pan on medium heat, then add the crushed crackers to the pan. Toast crumbs for about 5 minutes, tossing frequently, until crunchy and golden brown.
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. I recommend cooking the pasta a minute less than the directions. Drain, but reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
Melt 1/2 cup of Country Crock® Original Spread into a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add cheddar cheese, pasta water, salt and pepper. Stir and cook until cheese is completely melted. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the noodles to the pan.
Divide the macaroni into 6 bowls.
Garnish each bowl with the toasted cracker bread crumbs.
Top with a healthy sprinkle of parmesan and chives.
Serve and enjoy!

What’s even better than using the same ingredients to make two delicious meals? Having someone make the grocery list for you. Here’s everything you need to make our Cheesy Cracker Noodle and Cheesy Noodle Waffle recipes:

1 bunch fresh chives
1 45oz package Country Crock Original Spread
1 16oz bag finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cup milk
7 eggs
1 box buttery round crackers, such as Ritz
5 cups elbow macaroni noodles
3/4 cup all purpose flour
Pantry spices: salt and pepper

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