Craving a big cuddle on a plate? Then this recipe is made for you! We’re revisiting THE dish from your childhood, ham macaroni, in an even creamier, more flavorful, and more refined version. You’re going to love it!
Macaroni with Ham Reimagined for a Gourmet and Nostalgic Dinner
If macaroni with ham is part of your best childhood table memories too, we’ve found THE version for grown-ups (and kids as well)! Here, we rely on crème fraîche for ultra-creamy texture, on Comté for the indulgent, wonderfully melty cheese, and on a lovely chiffonnade of white ham for a more refined touch to the recipe. Pepper for seasoning, parsley for color, and that’s it! It’s a dish loaded with memories and flavors, perfect for a nostalgic and generous dinner.
Very simple and quick to prepare, this plate of macaroni with ham and Comté is as beautiful as it is tasty, ideal for a meal with friends or family. It’s going to become your new go-to comfort dish! The secret is to use high-quality ingredients, especially the Comté and the ham, for an almost gourmet result at home. Enjoy your meal 😋
To make this recipe, follow the steps below:
HAM & COMTÉ MACARONI 🧀
Serves 4
Ingredients :
– 400 g macaroni
Р150 g freshly grated Comt̩ cheese
– 4 to 6 slices of white ham, torn into ribbons
– 2 shallots
– 25 g butter
– 800 ml hot chicken stock
– 3 generous tablespoons of thick cream
– Pepper
– Flat-leaf parsley
Preparation :
1. In a skillet, melt the butter and add the finely chopped shallots. Cook until they are translucent.
2. Add the macaroni and coat them in the butter. Pour in the hot chicken stock and let simmer like a risotto (or a one-pot).
3. When the stock is fully absorbed and the macaroni are cooked, add the cream and the grated Comté. Mix well.
4. Generously pepper and stir so that the cheese becomes nicely stringy.
5. Serve the macaroni in deep plates and place the chiffonnade of ham on top. Grate a little more Comté and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Enjoy immediately!
