Pork Rind Topped Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe Tags:
Cheese | classic | favorite | kids | noodle | noodles | pasta | southernrecipeswithSR
Prep Time:
1 hour
Serves:
4
Classic mac and cheese topped with crispy crushed pork rinds for an extra layer of cheesy, crunchy goodness.
Ingredients
- • 1 1/4 cup Southern Recipe Original Pork Rinds, crushed
• 2 Tbsp. Butter
• 1 Tbsp. Butter, melted
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 1 lbs. uncooked Cellentani (corkscrew) pasta
• 1/4 cup all-purpose Flour
• 3 cups fat-free Milk
• 1 (12 oz.) can fat-free Evaporated milk
• 1 cup (4 oz.) smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup (2 oz.) 1.5% reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 oz. fat-free Cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1/4 tsp. Red pepper divided, ground
• 1 (8- oz.) Smoked ham, chopped
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Prepare cellentani pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
3. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
4. Gradually whisk in all-purpose Flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
5. Gradually whisk in milk and evaporated milk until smooth.
6. Cook, whisking constantly, for 8–10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
7. Whisk in Gouda (2 oz.) 1.5% reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, the next 3 ingredients, and 1/8 teaspoon ground red red pepper divided until smooth.
8. Remove from heat and stir in ham and cooked pasta.
9. Pour the pasta mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
10. In a small bowl, stir together crushed 1/4 cup Southern Recipe Original Pork Rinds, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon ground red red pepper divided.
11. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup Southern Recipe Original Pork Rinds mixture evenly over the pasta.
12. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
13. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe Category:
Cheese | classic | favorite | kids | noodle | noodles | pasta | southernrecipeswithSR