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Healthier Macaroni and Cheese

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Serves 8

A baked alternative to the traditional stovetop dinner classic.

Ingredients:

1 cup Gouda cheese, (smoked and shredded)
3 tablespoons butter
1 lb pasta, (uncooked, elbow)
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, (sharp, shredded)
3 oz cream cheese, (softened)
8 oz ham, (smoked, chopped)
1/4 cup flour
1 1/4 cups corn flake cereal, (crushed)
3 cups milk
12 oz evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Vegetable cooking spray

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Cook pasta until tender. Drain water and set aside.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoon butter in Dutch oven on medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add evaporated milk and milk, cook 8-10 minutes. Whisk ingredients constantly.
  4. Add salt, Gouda, cream cheese, half the red pepper and Cheddar, whisk until smooth. After cooking, remove from heat and then add pasta and ham.
  5. Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray, then pour in the Dutch oven ingredients. Add remaining butter and red pepper, cereal to the baking dish. Stir all ingredients together.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool at least 5 minutes before serving.
Course: Side
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