Creamed Greens and Onion Mac and Cheese
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup Country Ham
- 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded fontina cheese
- 1 (12-ounce) package orecchiette pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1 bunch Swiss chard, stemmed and chopped
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add ham; cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and rosemary; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in flour; cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk; heat until simmering. Gradually whisk in 1½ cups cheese until melted. Stir in pasta, chard, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese on top.
Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Garnish with rosemary, if desired.