IRON MIKE'S WHITE SHARP CHEDDAR N' HAM MACARONI AND CHEESE
I ate the most incredible macaroni and cheese with ham that my wife brought home from some fancy restaurant in town known for their Mac n Cheese. (It was packaged in aluminum foil which was formed to look like a swan - I don't even WANT to know how much she paid for this dish!) ANYway - Since Kraft doesn't make this in a box, I thought I'd try out my hand (and whisk) at making it from scratch. Below is the result of many trials (and a few errors...) on my journey to Mac 'n Cheese perfection. I hope you enjoy this as much as my family. There are some recommendations at the bottom regarding different substitutions... I'd appreciate any feedback!
Provided by Mr-Mom
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Begin the cooking process of the macaroni- according to package directions; Add cubed ham (to warm) during the final minute or so of cooking the macaroni; Drain and set aside.
- While water is heating and macaroni is cooking, make your White Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add Flour and Salt, and cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly with a wire whisk until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Stir the Milk into the mixture and bring to a boil.
- Stirring constantly, boil mixture for 1 minute.
- Lower heat and cook until thickened, stirring regularly about 4-6 minutes.
- (Don't forget to add the ham to the macaroni as it is cooking!).
- Remove White Sauce from heat; Add cheese; stir until melted; Pepper to taste.
- Combine cheese sauce with the macaroni and ham in a bowl (or the macaroni pot); stir well.
- Serve with a yummy green vegetable on the side like green beans or asparagus.
- Enjoy!
- CHEF'S NOTES: You may use Medium/Mild Cheddar or maybe even PepperJack with this recipe as well; I would add a little"kick" with the milder cheeses by adding a clove of minced garlic, or by using salami pieces instead of ham- Yum!
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COT Fan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the ham adds a nice salty flavor.
Ch. sureshmudhiraj
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a family meal. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Phyby Phyby
[email protected]I love this macaroni and cheese! It's my go-to recipe when I'm craving comfort food.
Nansubuga Rose
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic macaroni and cheese. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Muhammad Rasheed
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my macaroni and cheese turned out watery and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well.
Ahosanhabib Rana
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for when you need a quick and easy dish to bring to a gathering.
Nepali Gaming
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The macaroni and cheese is always a hit with my kids.
Mustafa Dogar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. It was really good! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham added a nice touch.
evelin Morales
[email protected]This mac and cheese was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I think it could have used more seasoning.
kitengejja Nicholas
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The macaroni and cheese was bland and lacked flavor. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well.
Ali Adan
[email protected]This is my new go-to macaroni and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of sharp cheddar and ham. It's the perfect comfort food.
Duduzile Mremi
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out creamy and cheesy. I highly recommend it.
Las Pro
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The sharp cheddar and ham flavors were perfectly balanced, and the pasta was cooked to al dente perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.