Step 1

Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil, then boil the Kraft noodles according to the package directions. When they are done cooking, do not rinse, but drain and add back to the still hot pot.

Step 2

While the noodles boil, add the 8 tablespoons of butter and the evaporated milk to a saucepan and warm this on the stove on very low heat. Add the onion and garlic powders, white pepper, and a pinch of chili powder. Stir while the butter melts.

Step 3

Add in the two packets of cheese sauce mix from the box to the saucepan and whisk until dissolved.

Step 4

Add in the heavy cream to the saucepan and stir.

Step 5

When the noodles are drained and added back to the pot, add the cheese sauce mixture from the saucepan and combine well.

Step 6

Grate the American cheese and mix almost all of it into the mac and cheese while reserving a little for the top.

Step 7

Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and toss the crackers with the butter.

Step 8

Place the mac and cheese into a pie plate or other small baking dish, top with the remaining cheese, and sprinkle the cracker crumbs across the top. If you want to get fancy, add a sprinkle of dried parsley. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees until the crackers are golden brown.

Step 9

Serve immediately with a sprinkle of black pepper.