Mac & Cheese – Trish Magwood

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp (50 mL) butter
• 3 tbsp (50 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) milk
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) grated extra-old Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) mayonnaise
• 3 cups (750 mL) penne
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) coarsely chopped ham
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) large chunky dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) paprika
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, melted