Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked cellentani pasta (corkscrew); 2 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups nonfat milk; 1 (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk; 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese; ½ cup shredded 1 . 5% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese; 3 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided; 1 (8 ounce) packagechopped smoked ham; vegetable oil cooking spray; 1 ½ cups cornflakes cereal, crushed; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 lb uncooked cellentani pasta (corkscrew)
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups nonfat milk
1 (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
½ cup shredded 1 . 5% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
3 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
1 (8 ounce) packagechopped smoked ham
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 ½ cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
1 tablespoon butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Prepare cellentani pasta according to package directions.
3
Meanwhile, melt 2 T butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
4
Gradually whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
5
Gradually whisk in milk and evaporated milk until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
6
Whisk in Gouda cheese, the next 3 ingredients, and 1/8 t cayenne pepper until smooth.
7
Remove from heat, and stir in ham and drained pasta.
8
Pour pasta mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
9
Stir together crushed cereal, 1 T melted, and remaining 1/8 t cayenne pepper; sprinkle over pasta.
10
Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
11
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
12
Tested with Barilla Cellentani pasta and Cabot 1.5% Reduced-Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese.

1012

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb uncooked cellentani pasta (corkscrew), 2 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 3 cups nonfat milk, and more.

Yes, Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese

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