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Dill Pickle Mac and Cheese

Dill Pickle Mac and Cheese meets creamy comfort and tangy zest in this twist on a classic dish—complete with a crispy chip topping.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword mac and cheese, pickles
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 841kcal
Author Stacie Vaughan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta elbow macaroni, shells, cavatappi, etc
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup pickle juice
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded havarti cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • ½ cup chopped dill pickles
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups crushed ruffles potato chips

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions, until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, onion powder, garlic powder and Dijon mustard. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually whisk in the pickle juice, whole milk and heavy cream. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Dijon mustard, cheddar cheese, and Havarti cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
  • Stir in the chopped dill pickles and dill.
  • Preheat the oven to 400℉. Transfer the mac and cheese to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the crushed potato chips on top.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the topping is crispy and golden. Garnish with more fresh dill if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 841kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1295IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 433mg | Iron: 2mg