The City and The Country Mac and Cheese
"Smoky cubes of brined city ham and salty bits of country ham give this main-course mac its name and savory appeal. Pasta enrobed with a creamy sauce and melting pockets of gooey cheese take it over the top...."
INGREDIENTS
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12 ounces elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta
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4 cups diced smoked, fully cooked ham
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1 cup diced country ham
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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6 tablespoons butter
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1/3 cup grated onion
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2 teaspoons dry mustard
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
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5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 1/2 cups milk
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1 3/4 cups heavy cream
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2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 cups (8 oz.) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
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2 cups diced Gruyère or Swiss cheese
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1 1/2 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs (about 4 white bread slices)
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
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