Not Yo' Mama's Mac 'n' Cheese

Name: Not Yo' Mama's Mac 'n' Cheese
Prep time: 58 min
Cook time: 58 min
Total time: 58 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 237 milliliters Japanese breadcrumbs (panko); 118 milliliters butter; 59 milliliters dry white wine; 59 milliliters all-purpose flour; 113 grams cup shredded smoked Gouda; 0 teaspoons ground red pepper; 473 milliliters milk; 57 grams 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 454 grams package penne pasta; 113 grams package thinly sliced prosciutto; 1 teaspoons salt; 1 shallot, minced; 567 grams blocks sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded; 473 milliliters whipping cream

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Not Yo' Mama's Mac 'n' Cheese a try. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 10 servings with 843 calories, 31g of protein, and 58g of fat each. A mixture of salt, flour, ground pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the breadcrumbs you could follow this main course with the Apple Strudel as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 58 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 40

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Bake breadcrumbs in a single layer on a baking sheet 5 to 7 minutes or until golden, stirring once after 2 1/2 minutes.

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Breadcrumbs

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Baking Sheet

Oven

Cook prosciutto, in batches, in a lightly greased large skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until crisp.

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Prosciutto

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Frying Pan

Drain on paper towels; crumble.

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Paper Towels

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

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Pasta

Meanwhile, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add shallot, and saut 3 minutes or until tender.

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Shallot

Butter

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Dutch Oven

Add wine, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of Dutch oven, and cook 1 minute.

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Wine

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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.

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All Purpose Flour

Milk

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Whisk

Remove and discard bay leaf.

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Bay Leaves

Place 4 cups (16 oz.) Cheddar cheese in a large heatproof bowl. Reserve remaining Cheddar cheese for another use.

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Cheddar Cheese

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Bowl

Add Gouda and Parmesan cheeses to bowl.

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Parmesan

Gouda

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Gradually pour white sauce over cheeses, whisking until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth.

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Sauce

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Whisk

Stir in pasta and prosciutto until blended.

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Prosciutto

Pasta

Pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

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Breadcrumbs

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Bake at 400 for 15 minutes or until bubbly.

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Serve immediately.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Fiorucci Riserva Prosciutto and Cracker Barrel Vermont White Sharp Cheddar.

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Sharp White Cheddar Cheese

Prosciutto

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Bake Not Yo' Mama's Mac 'n' Cheese: Omit breadcrumbs. Prepare recipe as directed in Steps 2 through Stir pasta, prosciutto, and cheeses into white sauce.

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Prosciutto

Cheese

Pasta

Sauce

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Serve immediately.

Note: Don't use preshredded cheese; it doesn't melt as smoothly. You can shred the cheese and crisp the prosciutto up to one day ahead and chill. You can also toast the breadcrumbs ahead and store them in a zip-top plastic bag.

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Breadcrumbs

Prosciutto

Cheese

Toast