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Macaroni and Cheese with Ham Recipe

Macaroni and Cheese with Ham Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 head garlic
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 large shallots, minced
2 cups whole milk
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1/8 tsp finely grated lemon , rind of
8 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb ditalini or 1 lb conchiglie
8 oz westphalian ham or 8 oz black forest ham, cut into 1/4 inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350*F Cut top 1/4 inch off head of garlic to expose cloves.
Place, cut side up on a sheet of foil.
Drizzle with 1/2 TBS oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Wrap with foil to enclose tightly.
Bake until skin is golden brown and cloves are tender, about 55 minutes.
Cool and squeezze cloves from skin.
Heat remaining 1 TBS oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add shallots; saute until tender, about 4 minutes.
Whisk in milk, cream, thyme, lemon peel and roasted garlic.
Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 2 3/4 cups, about 30 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and stir in cheeses gradually.
Meanwhile cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally.
Drain well.
Toss cheese sauce, pasta, ham and parsley in a large bowl.
SEason to taste with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	481.3 Kcal (2015 kJ)
Calories from fat	222.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.76g	38%
Cholesterol	72.64mg	24%
Sodium	297.05mg	12%
Potassium	349.67mg	7%
Total Carbs	46.85g	16%
Sugars	9.69g	39%
Dietary Fiber	3.05g	12%
Protein	17.8g	36%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	368.4mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.41 Kcal (676 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.3g	38%
Cholesterol	24.36mg	24%
Sodium	99.62mg	12%
Potassium	117.27mg	7%
Total Carbs	15.71g	16%
Sugars	3.25g	39%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	12%
Protein	5.97g	36%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	13%
Iron	0.7mg	12%
Calcium	123.5mg	37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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