Homemade Mac and Cheese, mixed with our flavorful country ham, is a meal to be enjoyed any day of the week.
Ingredients and Method
Ingredients
- 8 oz. macaroni, cooked al dente
- 6 oz. Clifty Farm Country Ham slices, medium dice
- 2 Tsp butter
- 2 Tsp flour
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 2 oz each smoked gouda and sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and white pepper, to taste
Direction
- Preheat oven to 350
- Boil and drain the pasta until almost dry.
- In a heavy saucepan, melt butter at medium-low temperature. Add flour. Whisk constantly until well blended into a paste. Continue stirring until the roux has turned slightly brown.
- Add milk slowly. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and thickens.
- Add cheeses. Continue stirring until cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add ham and pasta. Blend well.
- Transfer to an ovenproof casserole dish. Top with extra cheese.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until the top is browned and crispy.
- Serves 4
