Prosciutto and Garlic Breadcrumb Mac & Cheese

Name: Prosciutto and Garlic Breadcrumb Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 0.9 tsp 1 pound elbow macaroni; 10.1 mg 4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced; 2.7 cm 1/4 cup butter; 9.9 to taste 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.9 cup 1 cup breadcrumbs; 4 as needed 1/2 cup butter; 5.8 gal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 5.1 pt 4 cups milk; 0.9 oz 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 6 drop 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded; 8.7 jar 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 2.2 bottle Salt and pepper to taste; 5.8 bottle Pinch of nutmeg

Prosciutto and Garlic Breadcrumb Mac & Cheese - RecipeFund

By Derek Waters

November 12, 2025

5089 views

This recipe delivers a flavorful and comforting twist on classic mac and cheese. The combination of sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheeses creates a rich and creamy sauce, while the crispy prosciutto adds a salty and savory crunch. The garlic breadcrumbs provide a delightful textural contrast, making each bite a symphony of flavors and textures. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, sure to impress family and friends with its gourmet flair and satisfying taste. The cooking process involves creating a béchamel sauce, incorporating the cheeses, and baking to perfection, ensuring a golden and bubbly finish. The added prosciutto and garlic breadcrumbs elevate the dish from simple comfort food to a sophisticated culinary experience.

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni - 0.9 tsp
4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced - 10.1 mg
1/4 cup butter - 2.7 cm
2 cloves garlic, minced - 9.9 to taste
1 cup breadcrumbs - 0.9 cup
1/2 cup butter - 4.0 as needed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour - 5.8 gal
4 cups milk - 5.1 pt
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded - 0.9 oz
1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded - 6.0 drop

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While pasta cooks, crisp prosciutto: Place prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until crispy. Let cool, then crumble.

Step 3

Prepare garlic breadcrumbs: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and breadcrumbs, and cook until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Make cheese sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Step 6

Combine pasta and cheese sauce: Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to coat evenly.

Step 7

Transfer to baking dish: Pour the mac and cheese into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with crumbled prosciutto and garlic breadcrumbs.

Step 8

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Step 9

Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

# Make-Ahead # Beef # Pressure-Cooked # Kid-Friendly

Prosciutto and Garlic Breadcrumb Mac & Cheese

By Derek Waters

November 12, 2025

5089 views

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni - 0.9 tsp
4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced - 10.1 mg
1/4 cup butter - 2.7 cm
2 cloves garlic, minced - 9.9 to taste
1 cup breadcrumbs - 0.9 cup
1/2 cup butter - 4.0 as needed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour - 5.8 gal
4 cups milk - 5.1 pt
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded - 0.9 oz
1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded - 6.0 drop

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While pasta cooks, crisp prosciutto: Place prosciutto slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until crispy. Let cool, then crumble.

Step 3

Prepare garlic breadcrumbs: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and breadcrumbs, and cook until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Make cheese sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low. Add cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Step 6

Combine pasta and cheese sauce: Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to coat evenly.

Step 7

Transfer to baking dish: Pour the mac and cheese into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with crumbled prosciutto and garlic breadcrumbs.

Step 8

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Step 9

Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Reviews (12 Reviews)

Jessica Davis4

This was a hit! Easy to follow recipe and the result was delicious. The kids especially loved the crispy prosciutto. Definitely a new family favorite.

Amanda Williams3

It was good, but not exceptional. The béchamel sauce was a bit tricky to get right, and I'm not sure I achieved the desired creaminess. The prosciutto was good though.

Ashley Garcia5

OMG! This mac and cheese is divine. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the textures are amazing. The crispy prosciutto is the star of the show. Highly recommend!

Michael Brown5

Best mac and cheese I've ever had! The combination of cheeses was perfect, and the prosciutto added an amazing salty kick. The breadcrumbs were perfectly toasted. Five stars!

Brian Taylor5

This mac and cheese is a game changer! The prosciutto adds a wonderful salty element, and the breadcrumbs give it a perfect crunch. Excellent recipe!