Best Smokin Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb. uncooked Barilla Cellentani (corkscrew) pasta.
2 Tbsp. butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups fat-free milk
1 (12 oz.) can fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup (4 oz) shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1/2 cup (2 oz) Cabot shredded 1.5% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
3 oz. fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper, divided
1 (8 oz.) package chopped smaked ham or substitute saute 2 oz. thin prosciutto slices, cut into thin strips, in a small skillet over medium-high heat 2 mins or until slightly browned
Vegetable cooking spray
1 1/4 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
1 tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

(1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare callentani pasta according to package directions. (2) Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a Dutch over over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and evaporated milk until smooth; cook whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Whisk in Gouda cheese, next 3 ingredients, and 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in ham or prosciutto and pasta. (3) Pour pasta mixture into a 13-x-9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stir together crushed cereal, 1 Tbsp. melted butter, and remaining 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper; sprinkle over pasta mixture. (4) Bake at 350 degrees for 30 mins. or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Provided by mailbelle

Categories Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb uncooked cellentani pasta
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, divided
1 (8 ounce) package chopped cooked smoked ham
2 cups corn flakes cereal, crushed
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare pasta according to package directions and transfer hot pasta to a large bowl.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
Whisk in Gouda, cream cheese, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper until smooth.
Remove from heat, and stir in chopped ham.
Combine pasta and Gouda cheese mixture, and pour into a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
Stir together 2 cups crushed cereal, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon red pepper; sprinkle over pasta mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.7, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 1125.6, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 26.6