SPAM® CLASSIC ONE-SKILLET MAC AND CHEESE

Courtesy of The Hormel Kitchen

It’s time you upgraded to the latest version of Mac and Cheese. Hearty chunks of fried SPAM® Classic are tossed with creamy, cheesy macaroni and topped with toasted breadcrumbs. This easy one-skillet meal is Mac 2.0. Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 (12-ounce) can SPAM® Classic diced 4 cups whole milk

2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

2 ounces cream cheese

4 tablespoons butter, divided

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Pinch of nutmeg

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup Panko bread crumbs

1 cup Panko bread crumbs

1 tablespoon chopped parsley, if desired

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat broiler to high.

2. In a large broiler-safe skillet, over medium-high heat, cook SPAM® Classic 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet.

3. In the same skillet, over medium heat, combine milk and macaroni. Bring to a simmer. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking, until macaroni is tender and mixture has thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses, 2 tablespoons butter, mustard, cayenne, nutmeg and salt.

4. In a small microwavable bowl, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add breadcrumbs, stirring to coat. Sprinkle mixture on top of macaroni and cheese.

5. Broil 3 to 5 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown.