MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR ADULTS

Macaroni and Cheese for Adults image

Provided by Dee514

Categories Ham

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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4 ounces unsalted butter (1 stick)
4 ounces all-purpose flour
16 ounces whole milk (2 cups)
32 ounces heavy cream (4 cups)
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
8 ounces fontina, shredded
2 ounces triple cream brie (or Saint-Andre cheese)
8 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded
16 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
8 ounces goat cheese
16 ounces sour cream
1 cup thin-sliced prosciutto ham, cut into strips (omit for vegetarian)
1 cup fresh green peas (or frozen peas, thawed)
24 ounces dry macaroni, cooked and well drained (elbows or penne)
1 tablespoon minced black truffle

Steps:

In a large saucepan, make a roux out of the butter and flour by melting the butter and adding the flour, mixing until smooth. Cook over low heat for about 3 minutes while mixing continuously.
Slowly add the milk and then cream. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes or until mixture is nice and thick.
Turn off the heat and whisk in the cheeses and sour cream in the following order: mozzarella, fontina, St. Andre, smoked Gouda, Parmesan, goat cheese, sour cream.
In a large, separate sauce pan, saute the prosciutto until browned.
Add the peas.
Add the cheese sauce and cooked, drained macaroni, tossing to mix well.
Plate, and garnish with the truffles.
Serve warm.