Not Yo' Mama's Mac 'n' Cheese

Ingredients

• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 (10-oz.) blocks sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (16-oz.) package penne pasta
• 1 (4-oz.) package thinly sliced prosciutto
• + 8 more ingredients
• • 1 cup Japanese breadcrumbs (panko)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded smoked Gouda
  • ½ cup (2 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake breadcrumbs in a single layer on a baking sheet 5 to 7 minutes or until golden, stirring once after 2 1/2 minutes. 2. Cook prosciutto, in batches, in a lightly greased large skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until crisp. Drain on paper towels; c...

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