Home  >  Recipes  >  Old-World Cheese & Macaroni 

 

Old-World Cheese & Macaroni


 Prep Time:   approx. 10 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 50 Minutes.

Ready in:   approx. 1 Hour . Makes 6 servings.
   


1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart warm milk 
salt and pepper to taste

1/4 pound cubed ham
8 ounces cubed Farmhouse Cheddar cheese
8 ounces Hanford Jack cheese, cubed
paprika to taste


Directions


1    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease
   a 9 x 13 baking dish. Bring a large pot of lightly
   salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10
   minutes or until tinder, drain.


2    In medium saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour.
Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, then stir
   in warm milk a little at a time to make a white sauce.
   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer. Mix in salt
 & pepper, stir frequently until sauce thickens.


3   Remove pan from heat and stir in the Farmhouse Cheddar, Hanford
Jack and ham. Combine pasta with sauce and stir well. Pour
   into baking dish. Use paprika to make a decorative pattern
   on top. Bake 45 to 60 minutes, or until top is the
   desired crispiness. Let rest 20 minutes before serving.