Mac and Cheese with Ham Recipe (Baked, Three Cheese)

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 ml) carrots (3 medium), sliced
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken broth
• 1 lb (454 g) macaroni
• 2 tbsp (30 ml). (30 ml) olive oil, plus a drizzle for the pan
• 1 cup (250 ml) panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp (30 ml). (30 ml) butter, cut into small cubes
• 1 tsp (5 ml). (5 ml) paprika
• 1 tsp (5 ml). (5 ml) Italian spices
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 leek (1 1/2 cups / 375 ml), finely chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) flour
• 3 1/2 cups (875 ml) milk
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml). (2.5 ml) mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml). (2.5 ml) dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml). (2.5 ml) Italian spices
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml / 150 g) grated Gruyere cheese
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml / 150 g) grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (250 ml / 100 g) grated mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups (500 ml) cooked smoked ham, finely chopped