To make the topping, simply crush the Ritz crackers and combine it with melted butter. Rinse the pasta in cold water, then drain and set aside.Make sure to cook the pasta under al dente by about 1-2 minutes, because it will continue cooking in the cheese sauce.How to Make Creamy Mac and Cheese with Ritz Cracker Topping The Pasta: If you swap out the gruyere for romano or parmesan cheese, just make sure to cut back on the salt called for in the recipe! Reduce the salt to 1/2 tsp, and then just add more to taste once the cheese sauce is made. You can swap out any of these for other types of cheeses, but this is the blend we liked the best. This recipe calls for gruyere cheese, extra sharp white cheddar cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and cream cheese.
This is definitely a cheat meal! But it makes a perfect side for the holidays and special occasions…or a regular weeknight when you feel like splurging. It’s extra creamy and rich from the whole milk, heavy cream, and 4 cheese blend used in it. This Creamy Mac and Cheese is made with a blend of four cheeses, and topped with crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter, then baked for a buttery crispy crust!