Nikki’s Macaroni and Cheese with Ham and Tomatoess
The Palace Hotel in Creekside, Arizona expereinces the best of every season. Flowers in bloom covering trees in Spring bring love to the town. A lite dust of snow calls for cozy nights by the fire with family in Winter. During the chilly times of year, Nikki warms the hearts of her community with comfort food. For ages she has served a twist of Macaroni and Cheese. Her recipes is NOT from a box. Instead she shreds the cheese and adds flavor with ham and juicy tomatoes.
Ingredients
2 Tb. Butter
Cooked Ham cut into small cubes
12 dry pasta
¼ cu of white wine
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
¼ cup frozen peas (optional)
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (not pre-packaged grated)
1 additional Tb of butter
Water
Salt & pepper
2 Tb. Butter
Cooked Ham cut into small cubes
12 dry pasta
¼ cu of white wine
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
¼ cup frozen peas (optional)
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (not pre-packaged grated)
1 additional Tb of butter
Water
Salt & pepper
Directions
- Drain liquid from tomatoes into 1 cup measure – set tomatoes aside
- Add wine and water to measuring cup to make 1 cup
- Melt butter in large skillet
- Add liquid, pasta, ham, peas and tomatoes to skillet
- Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, 9 to 15 minutes, until pasta is cooked
- Add salt and pepper and last butter, stir
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese until it melts
- Let sit one minute then serve