IRON MIKE'S WHITE SHARP CHEDDAR N' HAM MACARONI AND CHEESE
I ate the most incredible macaroni and cheese with ham that my wife brought home from some fancy restaurant in town known for their Mac n Cheese. (It was packaged in aluminum foil which was formed to look like a swan - I don't even WANT to know how much she paid for this dish!) ANYway - Since Kraft doesn't make this in a box, I thought I'd try out my hand (and whisk) at making it from scratch. Below is the result of many trials (and a few errors...) on my journey to Mac 'n Cheese perfection. I hope you enjoy this as much as my family. There are some recommendations at the bottom regarding different substitutions... I'd appreciate any feedback!
Provided by Mr-Mom
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Begin the cooking process of the macaroni- according to package directions; Add cubed ham (to warm) during the final minute or so of cooking the macaroni; Drain and set aside.
- While water is heating and macaroni is cooking, make your White Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add Flour and Salt, and cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly with a wire whisk until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Stir the Milk into the mixture and bring to a boil.
- Stirring constantly, boil mixture for 1 minute.
- Lower heat and cook until thickened, stirring regularly about 4-6 minutes.
- (Don't forget to add the ham to the macaroni as it is cooking!).
- Remove White Sauce from heat; Add cheese; stir until melted; Pepper to taste.
- Combine cheese sauce with the macaroni and ham in a bowl (or the macaroni pot); stir well.
- Serve with a yummy green vegetable on the side like green beans or asparagus.
- Enjoy!
- CHEF'S NOTES: You may use Medium/Mild Cheddar or maybe even PepperJack with this recipe as well; I would add a little"kick" with the milder cheeses by adding a clove of minced garlic, or by using salami pieces instead of ham- Yum!
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Aayush pun Magar
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is the best I've ever had. The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the ham and breadcrumb topping is the perfect combination of crunchy and savory. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Nosipho Sthembiso
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is my new favorite comfort food. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the ham and breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Mugabi Yerimiah
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was a hit at my potluck. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.
NT Tanvir
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I used extra sharp cheddar cheese and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Sandra Dryden
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was amazing! I loved the sharp cheddar flavor and the ham and breadcrumb topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Danish Irshad
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably wouldn't make it again.
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[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was a disappointment. The cheese sauce was thin and watery, and the ham was tough and chewy. I would not recommend this recipe.
Romio Romio
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more cheese and salt. I also didn't like the breadcrumb topping. It was too crunchy and didn't add anything to the dish.
Jonah Gregory
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was delicious! The cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the ham and breadcrumb topping added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy macaroni and cheese dish.
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[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of white cheddar cheese, but I'm so glad I did! The sharp cheddar flavor was perfectly balanced by the ham and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. This is now my go-to macaroni and c
rene rogers
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was so easy to make and it turned out so creamy and delicious. I added some extra diced ham and it was even better. I will definitely be making this again.
Abbasi Aman
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great comfort food that's perfect for a cold winter day.
Maisha Azhar
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese recipe was a hit with my family! The white sharp cheddar and ham gave it a rich and flavorful taste, and the crunchy breadcrumb topping added a nice contrast. I will definitely be making this again.