Swiss Cheese and Ham Macaroni and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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An All-Time favorite with a twist of swiss cheese and peas. A dish that becomes more addictive with every bite! Talk about Comfort Food. Ingredients:
1/4 cup unsalted butter |
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
2 cups whole milk |
salt |
white pepper |
1 pinch ground nutmeg |
8 ounces dry elbow macaroni (uncooked) |
8 ounces domestic swiss cheese, grated (2 cups grated) |
8 ounces ham, cubed |
1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. In a 2 to 3 quart sauce pot, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes.
3. Slowly add the milk, whisking to combine.
4. Bring to a simmer, add the salt, white pepper and nutmeg.
5. Reduce the heat to low and let sauce simmer slowly for 20 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees and, on the stove top, cook the macaroni according to pkg.
7. directions, drain and place in a large bowl.
8. Remove the sauce from the heat, add the swiss cheese and stir until it melts.
9. Combine the sauce, cubed ham and peas with the drained macaroni.
10. Pour the macaroni mixture into a 11x8x2 dish.
11. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
12. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
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