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 mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
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
SO WHAT YOU'RE GONNA NEED IS:
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 400F 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 400F oven for another 5-10 minutes until the Honey Crunch Topping is toasted and golden brown.
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