Deluxe Baked Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Bake Time: 25 Minutes
Makes: 12 Servings

Ingredients:
- 1 Pkg (16 oz) of Elbow Macaroni
- 1/4 Cup of All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Cups of 2% Milk
- 1/2 Cup of Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 Pkg (8 oz) of Process Cheese (Velveeta): Cubed
- 1 Cup (4 oz) of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2/3 Cup of Whipped Cream Cheese
- 1/4 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 1/2 Cups of Cubed Fully Cooked Ham
- 1 Cup (8 oz) of Sour Cream
- 1 Tsp. of Dijon Mustard
Topping:
- 1 1/2 Cups of Soft Bread Crumbs
- 1/4 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. of Butter: Melted

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Cook macaroni according to package directions. In a Dutch oven, whisk flour, milk and cream until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or thickened.

2. Stir in cheese until melted. Add tomatoes, ham, sour cream and mustard. Drain macaroni; add to cheese mixture and toss to coat.

3. Transfer to greased 13x9 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and bread crumbs are lightly browned.

Note: 
To make bread crumbs, tear bread into pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until crumbs form. One piece of bread yields 1/2 to 3/4 cup of crumbs.

Bon Appetit!