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Macaroni and Cheese with Ham Peas and Shallots


"Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It's a kids' favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety. Try this variation with ham, peas and shallots."
Original recipe yield: 12 servings.
Servings:
12

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
  • 10 ounces cooked ham, cut into small dice
  • 1/4 cup dry vermouth
  • 1 cup frozen peas

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Follow recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.
  2. Heat oil in medium-high heat in a 10-inch skillet. Saute shallots until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ham; continue to saute until meat begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add vermouth and simmer until liquid almost evaporates, about a minute. Add peas. Stir mixture into macaroni and cheese. Serve hot.


This recipe was originally featured in the USA WEEKEND article Change up Mac 'n' Cheese on August 12, 2005

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