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Honey Crunch Mac + Cheese

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Yield 4-6 people

They said it couldn’t be done…but we’re taking the already amazing crowd favorite, Mac and Cheese, and kicking it to the stratosphere with a honey crunch topping.  Mission: Accomplished! 

Ingredients

SO WHAT YOU'RE GONNA NEED IS:

- (2) cups Cheddar Cheese: Available Here

- (2) Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese: Available Here

- (2) cups Milk: Available Here

- (3) Tablespoons Butter: Available Here

- (2) Tablespoons All Purpose Flour: Available Here

- (to taste) Salt: Available Here

- (To taste) Pepper: Available Here

- (8) ounces Elbow Macaroni (cooked): Available Here

- (15) Salted Butter Crackers (like Ritz): Available Here

- (1) Graham Cracker (2 squares): Available Here

- (1) Tablespoon Honey: Available Here

YOU'LL ALSO NEED:

- Dutch Over (or large pot): Available Here

- Casserole Dish: Available Here

- Small Bowl: Available Here

- Whisk: Available Here

- Liquid Measuring Cup: Available Here

- Measuring Spoons: Available Here

- Silicone Spatula: Available Here

- Plastic Bag: Available Here

Instructions

Make the Mac + Cheese

  1. Prepare Macaroni according to package directions.
  2. Microwave Milk for about 1:30 minutes until warm.
  3. Melt 2 Tablespoons Butter in Dutch Oven.
  4. Add Flour to melted Butter and whisk for about 1 minute. This will make a blond roux.
  5. Whisk warmed Milk into the roux.
  6. Continue to which for about 5 minutes until the Milk thickens (about 5 minutes). You’ll know it’s properly thickened when it coats the back of a spoon.
  7. Season with Salt and Pepper.
  8. Add Cheddar Cheese and Parmesan Cheese. Stir with Silicone Spatula until thoroughly melted and smooth.
  9. Add cooked Macaroni to the cheese and stir until thoroughly incorporated.
  10. Transfer to Casserole Baking Dish.
  11. Bake in 400°F oven for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

Make the Honey Crunch Topping

  1. Place about 15 Salted Butter Crackers and 1 whole (2 squares) of Graham Crackers in a sealable Plastic Bag. Crush with Rolling Pin, Spoon or even your hands.  Transfer to a bowl.
  2. Microwave remaining 1 Tablespoon of Butter and Honey for about 15 seconds.
  3. Pour heated Honey Butter over the crushed Crackers. Stir or mix with your hands until Honey Butter has thoroughly coated the crushed Crackers.

Finish it off

  1. After Mac + Cheese has baked, remove from oven and top with the Honey Crunch topping.
  2. Bake in 400°F oven for another 5-10 minutes until the Honey Crunch Topping is toasted and golden brown.

Enjoy!

Courses Side Dish

Cuisine American

Recipe by Tiny Kitchen Big Taste at https://tinykitchen.com/honey-crunch-mac-cheese