RITZ CRACKER TOPPING FOR MAC AND CHEESE FULL

Be sure to scrape the bottom of the saucepan frequently to prevent burning which will ruin the flavor of the sauce! ItвЂ™s ready when the mixture has thickened, like a pancake batter, about 5-7 minutes. YouвЂ™re looking to heat the milk so that itвЂ™s ALMOST to a boil.

RITZ CRACKER TOPPING FOR MAC AND CHEESE FULL

Cook the flour and butter mixture for 1 full minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning ( рџЋ©Flour Power).ДЄdd the milk then continue to cook, stirring frequently. Once the butter is completely melted add the flour, then stir to combine. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Measure out about в…“ of the cheese (about 50/50 gruyere and cheddar) reserve it for the topping. Position a rack in the middle of the oven, then preheat the oven to 375вЏ. The pasta should still be quite underdone. Reserve for later.Д«oil a pot of water BUT DONвЂ™T SALT IT! (рџЋ©For Real)Д¬ook the pasta for 3 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Then drizzle over the Ritz crackers and stir to distribute the butter.

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. In a bowl, roughly crush the Ritz crackers, leaving some of the pieces as large as dimes. Ichimi Togarashi to finish (рџ”ҐPerfect Pair) ВЅ pound (8 ounces or 226 grams) elbow macaroni or shells Makes one 2-quart casserole (4 main servings or 6 side servings) IngredientsДЎ-1ВЅ sleeves of Ritz crackers (~35 crackers)Д¤ tablespoons (54 grams) unsalted butter (рџ”ҐSeasoned to Perfection)Дў Вј cups (532 milliliters) milk - non-fat, skim, 1%, 2%, whole, any will work hereД¦ ounces or 170 grams (~2ВЅ cups) sharp white cheddar, grated (рџ”ҐBy Weight)Д¦ ounces or 170 grams (~2ВЅ cups) gruyere, grated ( рџ”ҐBy Weight)ДЎ-3 tablespoons (15-45 grams) white miso paste (рџ”ҐMighty Miso)

Ritz cracker topping for mac and cheese