Macaroni & Prosciutto Casserole

This delicious pasta casserole combines creamy Gruyère cheese with savory prosciutto for an elevated take on mac and cheese.

Ingredients

• 2 cups small elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 cups packed grated Gruyère cheese (about 6 oz)
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, coarsely chopped
• 3 tbsp grated parmesan
• 1/8 tsp grated nutmeg
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente; drain well
2. In large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup Gruyère, cream, milk, prosciutto, parmesan and nutmeg to blend
3. Add macaroni; toss to coat
4. Season with salt and pepper
5. Transfer to buttered 11-by-7-inch baking dish
6. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Gruyère
7. Bake on bottom rack of preheated 400°F oven until cheese melts and macaroni sets, about 20 minutes
8. Serve

Makes 6 servings.