1 ½lbsBoars Head SmokeMaster Black Forest Hamcut in bite-sized cubes
Instructions
Boil a large pot of salted water and add the macaroni. Cook until a little more than al dente. Drain, lightly rinse, and set aside.
In a large pot, melt butter and add the flour. Mix well and cook on medium high until the flour is lightly browned. Add the cayenne pepper, then slowly add the milk one cup at a time, mixing the milk into the flour mixture well before adding more. Heat the mixture, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Add in the salt, pepper, basil, and the cheeses.
Lower the heat to medium and allow the pot to rest for about a minute for the cheese to begin to melt. Mix until smooth, then add in the ham and allow to cook for about 2 -3 minute, stirring frequently. Add in the elbow macaroni and mix in well.
Serve immediately. Optionally, you can preheat the oven to 350 degrees and pour the macaroni and cheese into a large baking dish and bake for about 35 – 40 minutes, or until the top is a light golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
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