Down-Home Mac and Cheese

KristinaKristina

ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 all purpose flour
  • 4 cups warm milk
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp fresh grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Dash salt and black pepper
  • Dash hot sauce
  • Dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 lbs cavatappi pasta, cooked al dente
  • 1 cup crushed potato chips
  • 5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping

directions

  • 1

    Heat oven to 350°F

  • 2

    Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add four and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Whisk in the warmed milk and bring to a boil, continue to whisk constantly. The mixture will thicken as the heat rises. Continue to stir while adding spices, hot sauce, Worcestershire. Stir in 3 cups of Cheddar until melted.

  • 3

    Pour the cheese sauce over the noodles and add to a casserole dish. Sprinkle with chips, bacon and Parmesan and bake 35 minutes.

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