(Best) Mac & Cheese
A big pan of the cheesiest, creamiest Mac & Cheese dotted with salty ham. An indulgent, nostalgic dish perfect for cold Winter days or adding to your holiday menu!
Equipment
- Large stock pot
- 13x9" baking pan
Ingredients
- 12 oz. rigatoni
- 8 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 c. all purpose flour
- 3-1/2 c. whole milk
- 3 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 lbs. turkey ham or ham steak, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large stock pot, cook rigatoni as directed on package. Drain and set noodles aside. Spray 13x9" baking pan with cooking spray; set aside until ready to use.
- In the same stock pot, over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, salt, and pepper, and saute until soft.
- Add flour, stirring until the mixture is pasty and bubbly. Add milk, stirring to combine, and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Add in the cooked pasta and ham, stirring to coat thoroughly. Transfer mac and cheese to baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve immediately.
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