The Gentleman’s Cheesy Mac

The Lady's Cheesy Mac made heartier for Michael and the boys with ham and roasted red pepper.

Serves: 8
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups Smithfield Ham, cooked and diced (any ham will work except Smithfield Country Ham, which is too salty)
• 4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cups sour cream
• 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup roasted red pepper, chopped

Steps

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. While the pasta is still very hot combine pasta, cheese and ham into a large bowl. In a separate bowl combine the eggs, sour cream, butter, salt and milk. Stir into the macaroni mixture. Lastly, fold in the roasted red pepper. Pour mixture into a prepared casserole dish and bake for 30-45 minutes. Top with additional cheese if desired.

This recipe was specially prepared and created by Paula Deen for Smithfield. Recipe and photo courtesy of Smithfield.

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ceejay09
My family loves this recipe. It is easy too make and fills the bill for feeding my hungry boys. I serve this as a side dish rather than as an entree.

Snowbird09
This was a great recipe, my family loved it-I don't always have cheddar cheese on hand, so I've used whatever I have including Velveeta and swiss and it came excellent. So don't be afraid to mix up the cheese for a different flavor!

Emiliesmom
Sorry Paula, but I think I like this mac and cheese better than "The Lady's" mac and cheese. My husband and son wanted me to make it again the next night.

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