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Grape Juice’s Crackeroni

Grape Juice in Kerrville is a charming wine bistro in the Hill Country that prides itself on cooking up "things you know ... with a twist." This craveable mac and cheese was named "Crackeroni" by guests and is amped up with smoked Gouda cheese.
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Course Entrées
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Kosher salt
  • 1 pound small shells
  • 10 ounces pearl onions peeled
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • ¾ cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda
  • ½ pound Velveeta
  • ¾ pound smoked ham cubed (about 1½ cups)
  • 1 quart cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions
 

  • In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta and pearl onions until the pasta is al dente and the onions are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and do not rinse.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Deglaze with the wine.
  • Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Do not let it boil. Add the cheeses and stir until melted. Keep warm over very low heat.
  • In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the ham and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the pasta, pearl onions, ham, and tomatoes to the cheese sauce and gently fold together. Serve right away.

Notes

Recipe courtesy of Grape Juice in Kerrville.
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