Baked Mac N Cheese With Potato Chip Topping Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Mac N Cheese With Potato Chip Topping

• Elbow Macaroni
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Dry Mustard
• 4 cups whole milk
• Yellow Onion
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cracked Black Pepper
• 1 cup crushed potato chips

How to Make Baked Mac N Cheese With Potato Chip Topping

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook 1 pound of elbow macaroni al dente according to package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water.
3. While pasta cooks, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
4. 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.
5. Gradually whisk in 4 cups whole milk, 1 finely chopped medium yellow onion, 1 bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
6. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf.
7. 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.
8. Stir in 2 1/4 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
11. Pour macaroni and cheese into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
12. Top with the remaining 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup crushed potato chips.
13. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
14. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!