Macaroni-and-Cheese with Ham and Shrimp (recipe)
Macaroni-and-Cheese with Ham and Shrimp
1 small onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 or 2
slices of ham, 8-12 ounces cooked or raw shrimp, 2 tablespoons
unsalted butter, 2 or 3 tablespoons flour, 1-1/2 cups milk, 1-1/2
cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt
and pepper, breadcrumbs, 8 ounces macaroni
Peel and dice the onion; peel and mince
the garlic; dice the ham; peel and de-vein the shrimp. Heat the
butter over medium heat in a large skillet then stir in the onion,
garlic, and ham. Cook these ingredients until the onions are
translucent but not browned then stir in the flour. Cook the flour
for a few minutes over medium heat, stirring almost constantly. Whisk
in the milk, making sure there are no lumps. Bring the milk to a
boil—it will thicken—then lower it to a simmer. Cook the sauce
for about 5 minutes then stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Once the cheese has melted
into the sauce, stir in the shrimp and remove the pan from the heat.
Boil the pasta, drain it thoroughly, and then add it to the sauce.
Stir the pasta, making sure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Lightly butter a casserole dish or oven-proof skillet that is just
big enough to hold everything. Transfer the macaroni to the dish or
skillet and dust its surface with breadcrumbs. Place the pan in a
preheated 375 degree oven and bake it for about 25 minutes, or until
it is bubbling and the surface has begun to brown. Serve four.
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