Description
This Dill Pickle Mac and Cheese recipe combines the creamy comfort of classic mac and cheese with the tangy kick of dill pickles, creating a unique and flavorful dish that is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Main 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
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded havarti cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups crushed ruffles potato chips
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, then whisk in flour, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir in mustard, pickle juice, milk, and cream until smooth. Add cheeses and stir until melted.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix cooked pasta, dill, pickles, and cheese sauce together. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top and Bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with crushed potato chips, and bake until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of dill pickles or pickle juice according to your preference for a stronger or milder pickle flavor.
- For added crunch, you can mix some crushed potato chips into the mac and cheese mixture before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg