NOT YO' MAMA'S MAC 'N' CHEESE
This stuff is rich! Uses three kinds of cheese: sharp white Cheddar, smoked Gouda, and Parmesan. This is a specialty of John's City Diner in Birmingham, Alabama.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Penne
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Bake breadcrumbs in a single layer on a baking sheet 5 to 7 minutes or until golden, stirring once after 2 1/2 minutes.
- Cook prosciutto, in batches, in a lightly greased large skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add shallot, and sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of Dutch oven, and cook 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and next 4 ingredients; cook, whisking constantly, 12 to 14 minutes or until mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Remove and discard bay leaf.
- Place 4 cups (16 oz.) Cheddar cheese in a large heatproof bowl. Reserve remaining Cheddar cheese for another use. Add Gouda and Parmesan cheeses to bowl.
- Gradually pour white sauce over cheeses, whisking until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth.
- Stir in pasta and prosciutto until blended. Pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 991.8, Fat 67.1, SaturatedFat 41.4, Cholesterol 217.4, Sodium 1045.5, Carbohydrate 64.5, Fiber 7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 33.8
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S.M. Saidul Islam
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The mac and cheese is creamy and cheesy, and the crispy breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Lorenzo Scott
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the crispy breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Zavion Morris
[email protected]This mac and cheese is to die for! The cream cheese makes it so creamy and rich, and the crispy breadcrumb topping adds the perfect amount of crunch. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
sheeekoyin Cabsi ah
[email protected]I was looking for a new mac and cheese recipe and this one definitely hit the spot! It's creamy, cheesy, and the crispy breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bożena Kacprzyk
[email protected]This mac and cheese is amazing! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the crispy breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Om Mandal Gangai
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for mac and cheese. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The cream cheese gives it a rich and creamy flavor, and the crispy breadcrumb topping adds a nice crunch.
Sazzad hossin Hridhy
[email protected]I love this recipe! The mac and cheese is so creamy and cheesy, and the crispy breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Md: Maruf islim
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the crispy breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Aijuddin Fokir
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Sahanaj Sahanaj
[email protected]This mac and cheese is delicious! The cream cheese gives it a rich and creamy flavor, and the crispy breadcrumb topping adds a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rehman Ahmad
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The mac and cheese is creamy and cheesy, and the crispy breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Shahzad Hassan Wattoo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The mac and cheese was flavorful and the crispy breadcrumb topping added a nice touch. My kids loved it!
Jane Mon
[email protected]I was skeptical about the cream cheese but it actually works really well in this recipe. The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the crispy breadcrumb topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Mahamuda Sumi
[email protected]This mac and cheese is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love that it uses cream cheese, it makes it so creamy and rich. I'll definitely be making this again.
Gaya Halabi
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a keeper!
Stanley Mmaduabuchi
[email protected]Wow! This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. It was creamy, cheesy, and had just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Logan Dumont
[email protected]This mac and cheese is a game-changer! The unique blend of cheeses and the addition of cream cheese make it incredibly creamy and flavorful. I loved the crispy breadcrumb topping, it added a nice texture contrast. My family devoured it in minutes, an