Smokehouse Mac & Cheese


Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded smoked gouda cheese
3 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
8 ounces of smithfield country ham, chopped
16 ounces cooked macaroni

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Melt the butter in a large skillet.  Whisk in butter to make a roux.  Stir until smooth.  Whisk in milk and evaporated milk. Stir for 3-5 more minutes until slightly thickened.  Stir in gouda cheese 1 cup at a time and mix until cheese is melted.  Add cream cheese, salt and red pepper.  Stir until blended.  Stir in chopped country ham.  Stir in macaroni.  Pour into a greased 9x13 baking pan.  Bake for 30 minutes until hot & bubbly. 

Recipe adapted from the Junior League of Hampton Roads Cookbook My Mama Made That

Comments

  1. CocaloresFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Sounds yummy! Nothing beats comfort food in the winter, and a casserole of delicious pasta is always a win!

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