Dill Pickle Mac Cheese (Print-Friendly Version)
Creamy mac and cheese enhanced with dill pickles and crisp potato chip topping for added texture.
# Ingredients List:
→ Pasta
01 -
454 g elbow macaroni or preferred pasta shape
→ Sauce Base
02 -
42 g unsalted butter
03 -
24 g all-purpose flour
04 -
1 tsp onion powder
05 -
1 tsp garlic powder
→ Flavor Enhancers
06 -
15 ml Dijon mustard
07 -
60 ml pickle juice
→ Dairy
08 -
590 ml whole milk
09 -
240 ml heavy cream
10 -
115 g shredded cheddar cheese
11 -
115 g shredded Havarti cheese
→ Add-ins
12 -
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
13 -
120 g chopped dill pickles
→ Seasoning
14 -
Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Topping
15 -
225 g crushed Ruffles potato chips
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 -
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, onion powder, and garlic powder until combined. Gradually stir in Dijon mustard, pickle juice, milk, and cream until smooth. Add cheddar and Havarti cheeses, stirring until fully melted and sauce is creamy.
03 -
Mix the cooked pasta with fresh dill, chopped pickles, and the cheese sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
04 -
Transfer the mixture into a baking dish. Evenly sprinkle crushed potato chips on top. Bake in a preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown.
05 -
Allow to cool slightly before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
Adjust pickle juice and dill quantities to your taste preferences. For a smoother sauce, whisk milk and cream thoroughly into the roux. Alternative cheeses like Gruyere, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack can be used.