Smokin Macaroni and Cheese

1 lb uncooked cellentani pasta
2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
1 cup milk
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
2 cups smoked cheese (gouda or other)
1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground red pepper, divided
1 (8 oz) package chopped cooked smoked ham
2 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
2 Tbsp. butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350. prepare cellantani pasta according to directions. Transfer hot pasta to a large bowl

Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and evaporated milk; cook whisking constantly, 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in Gouda, cream cheese, salt and 1/4 tsp ground red pepper until smooth. remove from heat and stir in ham.

combine pasta and Gouda cheese mixture, and pour in a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish. Stir together 2 cups crushed cereal, 2 Tbsp melted butter, and remaining 1/4 tsp ground red pepper; sprinkle over pasta mixture.

bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. let stand for 5 minutes before serving.