Mac & Cheese with My Dad's Chips Crust

Ingredients

• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoons butter, plus 2 tablespoons melted for the topping
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk, warmed
• 2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
• 1 cup gruyère, shredded
• 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper
• 1/2 bag My Dad's Chips Original, coarsely crushed

Directions

1. 1Heat the oven to 375°F and butter a 9x13 baking dish.
2. 2Boil the macaroni 2 minutes short of package directions, then drain.
3. 3Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large pot, whisk in the flour, and cook 1 minute.
4. 4Whisk in the warm milk slowly and simmer until the sauce coats a spoon, about 5 minutes.
5. 5Off the heat, stir in the cheddar, gruyère, Dijon, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
6. 6Fold in the pasta and transfer to the baking dish.
7. 7Toss the crushed chips with the melted butter and parmesan, then scatter over the top.
8. 8Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbling at the edges and the crust is deep golden. Rest 10 minutes before serving.