Smoky Chip Mac & Cheese Topper
Crushed Sweet & Smokey Pepper Mitten Chips make the ultimate mac & cheese topping. Smoky, sweet, and impossibly crunchy.
Baked mac and cheese has a texture problem: creamy inside, dry skin on top. A buttered crumb topping fixes that, and crushed Sweet & Smokey Pepper Mitten Chips make the best one we have found. Tossed with melted butter, parmesan, and a little smoked paprika, they broil into a golden, shattering crust. The smoke doubles down on the paprika, and a faint sweetness keeps it from tasting like plain salty crumbs.
What You'll Need
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Make Mac & Cheese
Prepare mac & cheese according to package directions (or use your favorite homemade recipe). Preheat broiler.
Make the Topping
Crush Sweet & Smokey Pepper Mitten Chips and toss with melted butter, parmesan, and smoked paprika.
Top & Broil
Transfer mac & cheese to an oven-safe dish. Spread the chip topping evenly across the surface.
Watch & Serve
Broil for 2-3 minutes until the chip topping is golden and crispy. Watch carefully, it goes from perfect to burnt quickly. Garnish with chives.
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Versatile Topper
This topping works on any baked pasta, casserole, or even baked potatoes.
Level Up
For the ultimate experience, use homemade mac & cheese instead of boxed, but we won't judge either way.
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More Ways to Use Mitten Chips
Pick up the chips for this recipe, find a store near you, or try a couple more of our favorites.
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