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Mac and Cheese with Potato Chip Crust Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
6 tbsp butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk (warm)
1 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Dash of salt and pepper
Dash of hot sauce
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
3 cups shredded cheddar
1 pound Cavatappi - Cooked al dente
1 cup crushed potato chips
5 slices cooked bacon - crumbled
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese - for topping
Directions:
Directions:
Heat over to 350º F.

Melt 6 tbsp butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Whisk in the warmed milk and bring to a boil, continue to whisk constantly. The mixture will thicken as the heat increases.

Continue to stir while adding the dry mustard, nutmeg, cayenne, salt, pepper, hot sauce and Worcestershire.

Stir in the 3 cups of Cheddar until it melts.

Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and add to a 3 quart casserole dish.

Sprinkle the chips, bacon and Parmesan on top and bake for 35 minutes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6 servings
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Prep time: 15 min ; Cook time: 50 min

 

 

 

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