Classic Macaroni and Cheese with Potato Chip Crumble
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 cups whole milk
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup potato chips, crumbled
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Butter a shallow 1 1/2-quart gratin dish.
- Heat the 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over moderate heat.
- Add the flour and mustard and cook, stirring until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Add the milk and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Add the cheese and stir until melted and completely smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper, and keep it warm over very low heat.
- Meanwhile, in a medium pot of boiling well-salted water, cook the pasta until al dente; drain well.
- Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to coat completely.
- Pour into the buttered gratin dish and top with the crumbled potato chips.
- Bake until bubbling and golden, about 30 minutes.
unsalted butter, flour, mustard, milk, cheddar cheese, salt, freshly ground black pepper, elbow macaroni, potato chips
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/classic-macaroni-and-cheese-potato-chip-crumble (may not work)