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Cuban Style Macaroni with Cheese

Cuban Style Macaroni with Cheese
Prep Time BG 15

Prep Time

minutes

Cook Time BG 45

Cook Time

minutes

Total Time BG 60

Total Time

minutes

Serving BG 6

Serving

size

Ingredients

  • 4-5 slices of Cuban bread (can substitute French or Italian bread)
  • 1 pound pasta penne, elbows or shells
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of Cabot Salted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 
  • 4 cups hot milk
  • 1 tablespoon dried mustard
  • 1 tablespoon of hot sauce or to your liking
  • 1 pound Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about 4 cups)
  • 1/4 pound cubed ham
  • 1/4 pound roasted pork shredded
  • 1/4 cup pickle slices or cubed

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 ° F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or cover with cooking spray.
  2. Place slices of bread on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool, then place in the food processor or crush them into thick crumbs using a plastic bag (about one cup is needed).
  3. Cook the pasta per the instructions on the package until it is almost done. Drain well, put it in a large container, and set aside.
  4. Melt the butter in a pot or pan over medium heat, stir in the flour until well blended. Continue beating for one to two minutes, do not let the mixture turn brown.
  5. Slowly, beat the milk and stir for a few more minutes. Beat dry mustard and hot sauce until well blended.
  6. Add cheese, stir until melted and thoroughly mixed. Lower heat and stir for 3 to 4 more minutes.
  7. Add half the sauce to the pasta. Add the ham and roasted pork. Add the remaining cheese sauce and mix well.
  8. Place the mixture in the prepared pan. Spread the pickles and breadcrumbs evenly over the surface. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Tip: You can purchase the roasted pork at your favorite supermarket prepared foods area and the cubed ham in the meat area. 

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