Magnificent Mac and Cheese |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
1 pound(s) fabulous cheese (you pick blend) |
3 tablespoon(s) butter |
1/2 cup(s) beer (or white wine) |
2 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard (to taste) |
1/8 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper (to taste) |
6 ounce(s) pasta of choice |
1/2 pound(s) ham; cut in 1/4 wide strips |
1 cup(s) fresh grated parmesan cheese |
1/2 cup(s) panko or bread crumbs |
1 whole(s) fresh tomato sliced thin |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400. Combine cheese, 2 T of butter, beer, mustard and pepper in double boiler. This can also be done in glass bowl in microwave, 1 minute at a time and stirring... Until all cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.
2. Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta until tender but still firm, usually about 5-7 minutes.
3. In large bowl combine the pasta with melted cheese mix, the ham and the Parmesan, stirring gently to mix well.
4. Turn pasta mixture into well-greased medium baking dish. Top with tomato slices. Sprinkle with Panko or bread crumbs and dot with remaining 1 T of butter.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until bread crumbs are lightly browned.
6. ENJOY!!!!
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