**Indulge in a Culinary Delight: Crispy Potato Chip Mac and Cheese and More**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with a delectable selection of recipes that will satisfy your cravings for comfort food. Discover the irresistible No-Bake Crispy Potato Chip Mac and Cheese, a harmonious blend of creamy macaroni and cheese adorned with crispy potato chips for an added textural delight. For those seeking a healthier option, the Baked Zucchini Mac and Cheese offers a delightful twist, featuring zucchini ribbons and a flavorful blend of cheeses. Experience a taste of Italy with the One-Pot Creamy Pesto Mac and Cheese, where tender pasta is enveloped in a luscious pesto sauce and a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. If you're short on time, the Quick and Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese promises a hassle-free indulgence, delivering cheesy goodness in just 15 minutes. And for a touch of gourmet elegance, the Lobster Mac and Cheese elevates the classic dish with succulent lobster meat and a luxurious cheese sauce.
MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH POTATO CHIP CRUST
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 to 375 degrees F.
- Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepot 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.
NO-BAKE MACARONI AND CHEESE
Provided by Food Network
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 4 tablespoons of the butter. When foamy, sprinkle in the flour and a pinch of salt. Whisk to combine, then continue whisking until flour is cooked, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk, pouring it in a slow, steady stream. Then whisk in the cream. Bring to a simmer. Set aside 3/4 cup of the mild Cheddar; whisk in the remaining mild Cheddar and the sharp Cheddar, smoked Cheddar and Brie. Continue to stir for 2 minutes or until all the cheese is melted, then turn the heat off. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter until melted and incorporated.
- For the macaroni: Fill a large pot halfway with water. Season with salt until it tastes like the sea. Bring to a boil, then add the macaroni. Stir, then simmer until macaroni is al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place cooked macaroni into a heat-proof serving dish. Ladle cheese sauce all over, then sprinkle the reserved mild Cheddar on top. Place in the oven just until all of the Cheddar is melted and everything is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
CRISPY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Add the bay leaf, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce comes to a simmer and thickens slightly, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and whisk in the monterey jack, gruyere and cheddar one cheese at a time, allowing each cheese to melt before adding more. Add the pasta and stir until coated, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen (the sauce will thicken as it bakes).
- Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the microwave. Add the panko, parmesan and a pinch of salt; stir to combine. Scatter over the pasta and bake until the crumbs are browned and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
NO-BAKE CRISPY POTATO CHIP MAC AND CHEESE
Since everyone agrees that the best part of a macaroni and cheese is the crisp, crunchy topping, why not feature that as the star of the dish? This recipe makes extra cheese sauce, so save it in the fridge for the next batch.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
- Combine potato chip crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, bread crumbs, and butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat prepared white sauce, Cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, and dry mustard in a large saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until cheese melts, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Combine cooked macaroni with enough cheese sauce to make it as creamy as you like it (see Cook's Note). Spoon mixture into 2 (10-ounce) ramekins or bowls and cover with toasted potato chip topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2379.1 calories, Carbohydrate 148.6 g, Cholesterol 243.6 mg, Fat 162.5 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 84.9 g, SaturatedFat 67.6 g, Sodium 3558.1 mg, Sugar 25 g
BAKED MAC N CHEESE WITH POTATO CHIP TOPPING
OH MY GOD this is by far the best recipe for mac n cheese I've ever gotten and the best part is NO processed cheese product!! It is well worth the effort put into it. It may seem a little difficult, but if a clod like myself can do it, trust me, so can you!
Provided by anti-suburban house
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the pasta to al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, in a separate pot, melt the butter.
- Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about 5 minute Make sure it is free of lumps.
- Stir in milk, onion, bay leaf and paprika. Simmer for 10 minute and remove bay leaf.
- Temper in the egg.
- Stir in 3/4 of the cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and potato chips.
- Bake 30 minute Let stand for 5 minutes before serving, then bask in the compliments during dinner!
NO-BAKE CRISPY POTATO CHIP MAC AND CHEESE
Since everyone agrees that the best part of a macaroni and cheese is the crisp, crunchy topping, why not feature that as the star of the dish? This recipe makes extra cheese sauce, so save it in the fridge for the next batch.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
- Combine potato chip crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, bread crumbs, and butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat prepared white sauce, Cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, and dry mustard in a large saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until cheese melts, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Combine cooked macaroni with enough cheese sauce to make it as creamy as you like it (see Cook's Note). Spoon mixture into 2 (10-ounce) ramekins or bowls and cover with toasted potato chip topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2379.1 calories, Carbohydrate 148.6 g, Cholesterol 243.6 mg, Fat 162.5 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 84.9 g, SaturatedFat 67.6 g, Sodium 3558.1 mg, Sugar 25 g
LOADED BAKED POTATO CHEESE CRISPS
Try these Loaded Baked Potato Cheese Crisps for a savory appetizer. Top crispy potato chips with cheddar cheese and bacon in this flavorful Loaded Baked Potato Cheese Crisps recipe.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Meal Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 11 servings, 4 crisps each
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Combine ingredients.
- Drop into 44 mounds, 1 inch apart, onto parchment-covered baking sheets, using about 1 Tbsp. cheese mixture for each mound. Flatten slightly with back of spoon.
- Bake 5 to 8 min. or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheet 2 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the mac and cheese will be. Use real cheese, fresh vegetables, and high-quality pasta.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked pasta will make the mac and cheese mushy.
- Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken sauces. It will help to give the mac and cheese a creamy, smooth texture.
- Use a variety of cheeses: Using a variety of cheeses will give the mac and cheese a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Add mix-ins: Mac and cheese is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Try adding mix-ins like crumbled bacon, cooked chicken, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
No-bake crispy potato chip mac and cheese is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to make ahead of time and reheat later. With its crispy potato chip topping, this mac and cheese is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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