White Cheddar Mac and Cheese from Parent Magazine

Name: White Cheddar Mac and Cheese from Parent Magazine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 1 13x9 pan, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb 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 lb white cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 cups); 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 lb finely diced smoked ham (such as Cumberland Gap)

Submitted by Suzette Marie

"I haven't tried this yet, but it seemed very kid friendly...I wanted to put it here for safe keeping - I'll update this after I've made it :)"

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Ready In:: 57mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 1 13x9 pan
Serves:: 12

ingredients

1 lb 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 lb white cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 cups)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
¹⁄₂ lb finely diced smoked ham (such as Cumberland Gap)

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°. 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° for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven; allow to cool 10 minutes. May be served warm or at room temperature.