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    This recipe was in the August edition fo Southern Living. It comes from John's City Diner in Birmingham, AL. I'm anxious to try it

    1c panko breadcrumbs
    1 (4oz) pkg thinly sliced prosciutto
    1 (16oz) penne pasta
    1/2c butter
    1 shallot, minced
    1/4c dry white wine
    1/4c flour
    2c milk
    2c whipping cream
    1 bay leaf
    1/2t salt
    1/4t black pepper
    2 (10oz) blocks sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
    1c (4oz) shredded smoked gouda
    1/2c (2oz) shredded parmesan cheese

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake breadcrumbs in a single layer on a baking sheet 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring oncer after 2 1/2 minutes.

    Cook prosciutto, in batches, in a lightly greased large skillet over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble.

    Prepare pasta according to package directions.

    Meanwhile, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add shallot, and saute' 3 minutes or until tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen particles from bottom, and cook 1 minute.

    Gradually whisk in flour until smooth, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk & next 4 ingredients; cook, whisking constantly 12-14 minutes or until mixture thickens & begins to bubble. Remove & discrad bayleaf.

    Place 4c (16oz) cheddar cheese in a large heatproof bowl. Rsereve remaining cheddar cheese for another use. Add Gouda & parmesan cheese to bowl.

    Gradually pour white sauce over cheeses, whisking until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth.

    Stir in pasta & prosciutto until blended. Pour into lightly greased 13x9 baking dish; sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

    Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until bubbly.

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    Re: Not Yo' Mamas' Mac "a" Cheese

    This sounds delicious. You can't go wrong with cheese and heavy cream (whipping cream)
    "Everyone's a star and deserves the right to twinkle"

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