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Honey Crunch Mac + Cheese

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! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Brunch, Casserole, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, crunchy, honey, mac and cheese, macaroni, macaroni and cheese
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 697kcal
Author: Fucci

Ingredients

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Instructions

Make the Mac + Cheese

  • Prepare Macaroni according to package directions. Strain.
  • Microwave Milk for about 1:30 minutes until warm.
  • Melt 2 Tablespoons Butter in Dutch Oven.
  • Add Flour to melted Butter and whisk for about 1 minute. This will make a blond roux.
  • Whisk warmed Milk into the roux.
  • 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.
  • Season with Salt and Pepper.
  • Add Cheddar Cheese and Parmesan Cheese. Stir with Silicone Spatula until thoroughly melted and smooth.
  • Add cooked Macaroni to the cheese and stir until thoroughly incorporated.
  • 1Transfer to Casserole Baking Dish.
  • 1Bake in 400F oven for about 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

Make the Honey Crunch Topping

  • Place about 15 Salted Butter Crackers and 1 whole (2 squareof Graham Crackers in a sealable Plastic Bag. Crush with Rolling Pin, Spoon or even your hands. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Microwave remaining 1 Tablespoon of Butter and Honey for about 15 seconds.
  • 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

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

Nutrition

Calories: 697kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Calcium: 609mg | Iron: 1.9mg