How to Make No-Bake Crispy Potato Chip Mac and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that many of us grew up enjoying. There's just something so satisfying about the creamy, cheesy pasta dish that warms the soul with every bite. But what if we told you that we've taken this beloved dish to a whole new level of deliciousness? Introducing our No-Bake Crispy Potato Chip Mac and Cheese - a fun and creative twist on the traditional mac and cheese recipe that will leave you craving more with every bite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 (8 ounce) bag white cheddar kettle-style potato chips, crushed into medium-fine crumbs
  • ⅓ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cups prepared white sauce (see footnote)
  • ½ pound shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ pound shredded Gruyere cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • 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

    2379 cal.

    • Total Fat: 163g
    • Saturated Fat: 68g
    • Cholesterol: 244mg
    • Sodium: 3558mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 149g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 85g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 2183mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 2949mg