Baked Mac N Cheese With Potato Chip Topping Recipe

Name: Baked Mac N Cheese With Potato Chip Topping
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 4 cups whole milk; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 large egg, beaten; 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 cup crushed potato chips

Get ready for the ultimate mac & cheese experience! This recipe ditches the processed cheese for a creamy, dreamy, homemade cheese sauce that's unbelievably delicious. The crunchy potato chip topping adds a surprising and delightful textural contrast. Don't let the steps intimidate you – even a beginner cook can master this recipe and impress everyone at the dinner table. Prepare for compliments galore!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 533.6 kcal

Protein 49g

Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)

Baked Mac N Cheese With Potato Chip Topping

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Mac N Cheese With Potato Chip Topping

1 pound elbow macaroni
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 cups whole milk
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 large egg, beaten
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup crushed potato chips

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How to Make Baked Mac N Cheese With Potato Chip Topping

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook 1 pound of elbow macaroni al dente according to package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water.
While pasta cooks, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. Cook, whisking constantly, for 5 minutes until smooth and free of lumps.
Gradually whisk in 4 cups whole milk, 1 finely chopped medium yellow onion, 1 bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf.
Temper the beaten egg by slowly whisking a few spoonfuls of the hot cheese sauce into the egg, then whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan.
Stir in 2 1/4 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
Pour macaroni and cheese into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
Top with the remaining 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup crushed potato chips.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

Fat

94g

Carbs

12g

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