allie's delicious macaroni and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 quart warm milk (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/4 pound cubed ham
• 5 ounces cubed cheddar cheese
• 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 5 ounces monterey jack cheese, cubed
• paprika to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• 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 al dente; drain.
• in medium saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux. cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, then whisk 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, and cayenne, and stir frequently until sauce thickens.
• remove pan from heat and stir in cheddar, mozzarella, 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.