Not Yo Mama's Mac N Cheese

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This stuff is rich! uses three kinds of cheese: sharp white cheddar, smoked gouda, and parmesan. this is a specialty of john's city diner in birmingham, alabama.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400.

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Bake breadcrumbs in a single layer on a baking sheet 5 to 7 minutes or until golden , stirring once after 2 1 / 2 minutes.

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Cook prosciutto , in batches , in a lightly greased large skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until crisp.

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Drain on paper towels.

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Crumble.

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Prepare pasta according to package directions.

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Meanwhile , melt butter in a dutch oven over medium heat.

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Add shallot , and saut 3 minutes or until tender.

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Add wine , stirring to loosen particles from bottom of dutch oven , and cook 1 minute.

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Gradually whisk in flour until smooth.

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Cook , whisking constantly , 2 minutes.

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Gradually whisk in milk and next 4 ingredients.

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Cook , whisking constantly , 12 to 14 minutes or until mixture thickens and begins to bubble.

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Remove and discard bay leaf.

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Place 4 cups cheddar cheese in a large heatproof bowl.

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Reserve remaining cheddar cheese for another use.

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Add gouda and parmesan cheeses to bowl.

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Gradually pour white sauce over cheeses ,.

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Ingredients

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panko breadcrumbs, prosciutto, penne pasta, butter, shallot, dry white wine, all-purpose flour, milk, whipping cream, bay leaf, salt, ground red pepper, sharp white cheddar cheese, smoked gouda cheese, parmesan cheese