White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

from Family Circle

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
Servings: 12 Prep 15 mins Cook 12 mins Bake 350°F 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pound farfalle pasta
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pound white cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 cups)
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 pound finely diced smoked ham (such as Cumberland Gap)

Make It

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees . Coat 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook pasta in lightly salted water following package directions, about 12 minutes. Drain.

2. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium-size, heavy-bottomed saucepan (not nonstick) over medium heat. Stir in flour until well blended; cook 1 minute. Whisk in 1 cup of milk and cook, whisking continuously, until smooth. Whisk in remaining 1 cup milk and continue to cook, whisking until thickened and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg. Whisk in 2 cups of the cheese until smooth.

3. In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, cheese sauce and 1 cup of the remaining cheese. Stir in the peas and ham. Pour into prepared baking dish. Scatter remaining 1 cup cheese evenly over the top.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven; allow to cool 10 minutes. May be served warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 12; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 372, Fat, total (g): 17, chol. (mg): 58, sat. fat (g): 10, carb. (g): 34, fiber (g): 3, pro. (g): 21, sodium (mg): 625, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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