The City And The Country Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: The City And The Country Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta; 4 cups diced smoked, fully cooked ham; 1 cup diced country ham; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup grated onion; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 1/2 cups milk; 1 3/4 cups heavy cream; 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 2 cups diced Gruyere or Swiss cheese; 1 1/2 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs (about 4 white bread slices); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

Servings: persons

12 ounces elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta
4 cups diced smoked, fully cooked ham
1 cup diced country ham
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup grated onion
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups milk
1 3/4 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
2 cups diced Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1 1/2 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs (about 4 white bread slices)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Prepare pasta according to package directions for al dente.
2
Stir together smoked ham and country ham. Saute half of ham mixture in 1 Tbsp. hot oil in a large skillet 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining ham mixture and oil.
3
Melt 6 Tbsp. butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and next 5 ingredients, and saute 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add flour, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until golden brown and smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and cream, and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until slightly thickened and mixture coats a spoon. Stir in horseradish and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat, and stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in pasta, ham, and Gruyere; pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
4
Process breadcrumbs and 2 Tbsp. melted butter in a food processor 6 to 7 seconds to combine. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
5
Bake on an aluminum foil-lined jelly-roll pan at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Remove from oven to a wire rack, and cool 15 minutes. Top with chives.
6
Note: We tested with Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Cheddar.

2229

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

125

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta, 4 cups diced smoked, fully cooked ham, 1 cup diced country ham, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, The City And The Country Mac And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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The City And The Country Mac And Cheese

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