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Sweet & Smokey Pepper
Smoky Chip Mac & Cheese Topper
Crushed Sweet & Smokey Pepper Mitten Chips make the ultimate mac & cheese topping. Smoky, sweet, and impossibly crunchy.
Prep Time10 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy
What You'll Need
🌮Sweet & Smokey Pepper Mitten Chips2 cups crushed
🍝Mac & Cheese1 box prepared
🧈Butter2 tbsp melted
🧀Parmesan Cheese1/4 cup
🌶️Smoked Paprika1/2 tsp
🌿Fresh Chivesoptional
Made with Mitten Chips
Step by Step
Let's Make Magic
1
Make Mac & Cheese
Prepare mac & cheese according to package directions (or use your favorite homemade recipe). Preheat broiler.
Any mac & cheese works — homemade or boxed
2
Make the Topping
Crush Sweet & Smokey Pepper Mitten Chips and toss with melted butter, parmesan, and smoked paprika.
The butter helps the topping brown evenly under the broiler
3
Top & Broil
Transfer mac & cheese to an oven-safe dish. Spread the chip topping evenly across the surface.
An even layer gives the most consistent crunch
4
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.
Stay at the oven — broilers are unpredictable
Pro Tips
Level Up This Recipe
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.