Fancy Comfort Food

This recipe is always a hit. It's basic comfort food with a sophisticated twist. Quick to make. Great for company.

Macaroni and Cheese with Prosciutto (I think this came out of a Bon Appetit)

8 oz (2C) cooked small elbow macaroni
1 1/2 C packed, grated Gruyere cheese (about 6 oz)
1 C whipping cream
1 C whole milk
3 oz coarsely chopped prosciutto
3 TBS grated Parmesan
1/8 tsp nutmeg

1. Position rack in bottom third of oven, preheat to 400. Butter 11X7 glass baking dish.

2. Whisk 1/2 C Gruyere, cream, milk prosciutto, Parmesan, and nutmeg in a large bowl to blend. Add macaroni and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Put in baking dish and top with remaining 1 C Gruyere cheese. Bake until cheese melts and macaroni and cheese sets; about 20 minutes. Serve warm. Serves 6.

This is great as a main dish with a side salad or as a side dish. This last time I made it with fat-free half and half and skim milk. It tasted just as good but wasn't as creamy. But it saved a lot of fat. You could easily leave out the prosciutto for a vegetarian version.