I ended up doing a switcheroo from our regular menu this week. I'm not sure why exactly, but I know there was a reason.
It ended up being a good decision. We all really enjoyed these Ham & Cheese Bowties. I ended up using sharp cheddar cheese, plus a dash of Colby-jack, and topped with Parmesan. I also tossed a little bit of onion powder into the mix, since I really like onion flavor in mac and cheese type dishes. At first I was concerned that the garlic in the mix would give me still another noodles and white sauce version, but even though I could really smell the garlic while the dish was baking, it did not dominate the flavor while eating. Instead it turned out to be a delicious, rich mac & cheese. Very good, and definitely a good switch!
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