BAKED SMOKIN' MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Bake     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb. uncooked Barilla Cellentani (corkscrew) pasta.
2 Tbsp. butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups fat-free milk
1 (12 oz.) can fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup (4 oz) shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1/2 cup (2 oz) Cabot shredded 1.5% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
3 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper, divided
1 (8 oz.) package chopped smaked ham or substitute saute 2 oz. thin prosciutto slices, cut into thin strips, in a small skillet over medium-high heat 2 mins or until slightly browned
Vegetable cooking spray
1 1/4 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
1 tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

  • (1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare callentani pasta according to package directions. (2) Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a Dutch over over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and evaporated milk until smooth; cook whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Whisk in Gouda cheese, next 3 ingredients, and 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in ham or prosciutto and pasta. (3) Pour pasta mixture into a 13-x-9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stir together crushed cereal, 1 Tbsp. melted butter, and remaining 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper; sprinkle over pasta mixture. (4) Bake at 350 degrees for 30 mins. or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Damien Hyden
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I'm definitely making this mac and cheese again. It's so good!


B.D Asraful
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This baked mac and cheese is a must-try! It's the perfect comfort food.


King david dancers
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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Junayed Ahmed
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This mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and just plain delicious.


Manveer Kainth
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I love the smokiness in this mac and cheese. It's so unique and delicious.


Abbie Vates
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried.


Google AMSA
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I'm definitely making this mac and cheese again. It's so good!


muwanguzi pervin
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This baked mac and cheese is a must-try! It's the perfect comfort food.


Shiza Humayun
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I love this mac and cheese! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Tyn_Jay
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This mac and cheese is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's cheesy, creamy, and has the perfect amount of smokiness.


Geofrey Kalyango
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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Yonnette Yolanda
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This baked mac and cheese is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can use different types of cheese to create different flavor combinations.


Ellma
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I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Nik Joynes
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This mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's gooey, cheesy, and just plain delicious. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetables.


joshua kimutai
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I've tried many mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I especially love the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Sukhwinder Singh
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This baked mac and cheese is a total game changer! It's creamy, cheesy, and has the perfect amount of smokiness. I love that you can customize it with different cheeses and toppings. My family devoured it in minutes!