Grilled Prosciutto and Basil Mac 'n' Cheese #SP5

Name: Grilled Prosciutto and Basil Mac 'n' Cheese #SP5
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2-3 Sandwiches, 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 3 -6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (can substitute pancetta); 1 bunch basil, washed; 4 -6 slices bread (I prefer sourdough or marble rye); 1 (20 ounce) package Simply Macaroni & Cheese, prepared to package directions

Submitted by Brynn Madden

"Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. An epically satisfying take on your common Grilled Cheese. This is a definite go-to meal when your looking for some comfort food with a kick!"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 5
Yields:: 2-3 Sandwiches
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 -6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (can substitute pancetta)
1 bunch basil, washed
4 -6 slices bread (I prefer sourdough or marble rye)
1 (20 ounce) package Simply Macaroni & Cheese, prepared to package directions

directions

Melt 1/4 -1/3 of butter in large skillet over medium heat.
Place 1-2 ounces prosciutto on 1 slice of bread. Cover prosciutto with single layer of basil leaves. Scoop roughly 2/3 -1 cup of prepared macaroni and cheese on top of basil and top with another slice of bread to form a sandwich.
Place sandwich in skillet with heated butter and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until bread is toasted enough for your taste.
Repeat with remaining ingredients.

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Reviews

SO DELICIOUS!! I'm definitely going to be making this for my family again soon

Christina M.
This is an INCREDIBLE recipe!!!

Benjamin P.
Changed the way i think about grilled cheese, just amazing! Maybe next time i would add some seasoning to the mac and cheese like garlic powder and crushed red pepper.

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