NOT YO' MAMA'S MAC 'N' CHEESE

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This stuff is rich! Uses three kinds of cheese: sharp white Cheddar, smoked Gouda, and Parmesan. This is a specialty of John's City Diner in Birmingham, Alabama.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories Penne

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 (4 ounce) package thinly sliced prosciutto
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1/2 cup butter
1 shallot, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups whipping cream
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 (10 ounce) blocks sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces shredded smoked gouda cheese
2 ounces shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Bake breadcrumbs in a single layer on a baking sheet 5 to 7 minutes or until golden, stirring once after 2 1/2 minutes.
Cook prosciutto, in batches, in a lightly greased large skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble.
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add shallot, and sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of Dutch oven, and cook 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and next 4 ingredients; cook, whisking constantly, 12 to 14 minutes or until mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Place 4 cups (16 oz.) Cheddar cheese in a large heatproof bowl. Reserve remaining Cheddar cheese for another use. Add Gouda and Parmesan cheeses to bowl.
Gradually pour white sauce over cheeses, whisking until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth.
Stir in pasta and prosciutto until blended. Pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 991.8, Fat 67.1, SaturatedFat 41.4, Cholesterol 217.4, Sodium 1045.5, Carbohydrate 64.5, Fiber 7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 33.8

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OGUNSEMORE DORIS

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This mac n' cheese is a great way to get kids excited about eating vegetables.

Micalea

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This mac n' cheese is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter day.

Maurice Hornstien

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This mac n' cheese is a great way to use up leftover ham. I often add diced ham to the cheese sauce.

Triumphant Man

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I love that this mac n' cheese is made with sharp cheddar cheese. It gives it a really浓郁的flavor.

Munashe Kamuchengi

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This mac n' cheese is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I often make a big batch of pasta on the weekend and then use the leftovers to make mac n' cheese during the week.

X7 BASIT

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This mac n' cheese is the perfect side dish for a barbecue or potluck. It's always a hit with my friends and family.

Fahad Naeem

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I'm a huge fan of mac n' cheese, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.

Meghan Huffman

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This mac n' cheese is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. I often add chopped broccoli or spinach to the cheese sauce.

Ntoung Nolan

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I love that this mac n' cheese is baked. It gives it a nice browned crust on top.

Vangie Jardine

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This mac n' cheese is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before and then bake it the next day.

A u n

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I'm not a fan of béchamel sauce, but I loved the cheese sauce in this mac n' cheese. It was so creamy and flavorful.

haya mhajna

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This mac n' cheese is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I always have a few odd bits of cheese in my fridge, and this recipe is a great way to use them up.

Shabana Hamid

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I love the crispy breadcrumb topping on this mac n' cheese. It adds a nice texture and flavor contrast to the creamy cheese sauce.

Md Roboil

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This mac n' cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and just plain delicious.

shelby griffiths

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I'm not a huge fan of mac n' cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.

Oghenemakaino Ilaye Othuke

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This mac n' cheese is a little time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a delicious and comforting dish that everyone will love.