fully loaded mac and cheese

Name: FULLY LOADED MAC AND CHEESE
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 ounce(s) elbow macaroni, cooked; 4 cup(s) diced smoked, fully cooked ham; 1 cup(s) diced country ham; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 6 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/3 cup(s) finely chopped onion; 2 teaspoon(s) dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground red pepper; 5 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 3-1/2 cup(s) milk; 1-3/4 cup(s) heavy cream; 2 teaspoon(s) worcestershire sauce; 2 cup(s) (8 oz.) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cup(s) diced gruyere or swiss cheese; 1-1/2 cup(s) soft, fresh breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, melted; 1 tablespoon(s) minced fresh chives

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Nov 27, 2014

Saw this recipe last year in a magazine and tweaked it a bit for my needs. This is one awesome mac and cheese! Photo: Southernliving.com 11-27-14

Rate

prep time 40 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

12 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked
4 cups diced smoked, fully cooked ham
1 cup diced country ham
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
5 tablespoons all purpose flour
3-1/2 cups milk
1-3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups diced gruyere or swiss cheese
1-1/2 cup soft, fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

How To Make fully loaded mac and cheese

Step 1

Mix together smoked ham and country ham. In a large skillet, saute half of ham mixture in 1 Tbsp. hot oil for 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining ham mixture and oil.

Step 2

Melt 6 Tbsp. butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and the next five ingredients and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until golden brown and smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and cream, and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, whisking constantly for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar until melted.
Step 3

Stir in the cooked pasta, ham and Gruyere. Pour into a lightly greased 13x9" baking dish.
Step 4

Place the breadcrumbs and melted butter in a food processor and combine for 6 to 7 seconds. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
Step 5

Bake in a preheated 350º oven for 40 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Top with chives.
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