AWESOME ITALIAN MACARONI AND CHEESE

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This magical macaroni dish will make a disappearing act on the dinner table. I've not only served it up as a main dish during the week, but I've served it as a side dish on the Thanksgiving table. It's got ham and cheese, but I think the secret ingredients are the half-and-half and eggs. Don't forget to cook the noodles with the chicken bouillon cubes for a really flavorful noodle. Enjoy!

Provided by StephPage

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cubes chicken bouillon
2 quarts water
1 (8 ounce) package macaroni
10 ounces diced smoked ham
3 eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Dissolve chicken bouillon cubes in water in a large pot; bring to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Layer about half the macaroni in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with about half the diced smoked ham. Repeat layers.
  • Whisk eggs, half-and-half, salt, and white pepper together in a bowl; pour over the noodle and ham layers. Top everything with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted and browning around the edges, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 254.1 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 3503.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

NTAMBAAZI BALIGGWA
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This is my new favorite macaroni and cheese recipe!


Katie Davison
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect!


Void Rom
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This was a great recipe! The macaroni and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful.


Maurielle Atterberry
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe was really good! I would definitely make it again.


Haroon Tariq
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


DESMOND Hekau
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I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for and it turned out great! This recipe is very versatile.


MD Bappy Hassan
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it! The macaroni and cheese is so creamy and flavorful.


Hana Ali
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I'm not a fan of sun-dried tomatoes, so I omitted them from the recipe. The macaroni and cheese was still delicious!


Wasim Butt
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This is my new go-to macaroni and cheese recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Khan Blbl
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


NAYITURIKI Seth
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! The macaroni and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful.


Ogar Ekunke
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I made this for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best macaroni and cheese they've ever had.


Kushal Basnet
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This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the Italian sausage and sun-dried tomatoes add so much flavor.


Rodrick Walker
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe was really good! The cheese sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Zhoe Actkins
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This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. I loved the addition of the Italian sausage and sun-dried tomatoes.