Grandmas Mac and Cheese with Ham Recipe

Name: Grandmas Mac and Cheese with Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces, weight Small Pasta (elbows, Penne, Etc.); 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Dried Mustard; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 3 cups 2% Milk; 1- 1/2 cup Shredded Italian Cheese (a Blend Of Asiago, Parmigiana Reggiano, And Fontina Is Best); 3/4 cups Grated 100% Parmesan Cheese (Kraft In The Green Can Is Fine--really!); 1/2 cups Diced Ham; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 3/4 cups Plain Dried Breadcrumbs; 1/4 cups Grated 100 % Parmesan Cheese (Kraft In The Green Can Is Fine.)

Servings: persons

8 ounces, weight Small Pasta (elbows, Penne, Etc.)
4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Dried Mustard
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
3 cups 2% Milk
1- 1/2 cup Shredded Italian Cheese (a Blend Of Asiago, Parmigiana Reggiano, And Fontina Is Best)
3/4 cups Grated 100% Parmesan Cheese (Kraft In The Green Can Is Fine--really!)
1/2 cups Diced Ham
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
3/4 cups Plain Dried Breadcrumbs
1/4 cups Grated 100 % Parmesan Cheese (Kraft In The Green Can Is Fine.)

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 2.5 liter casserole dish with olive oil; set aside.
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Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, until soft but with a slightly firm bite (al dente according to package instructions).
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Then drain pasta; set aside.
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For the sauce: 3.
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Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
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Stir in the flour, dry mustard, and salt.
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Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Whisk in the milk, until smooth.
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Cook and stir until sauce begins to thicken.
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(About 5 minutes).
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This is the base white sauce, or roux.
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Add the Italian cheese and Parmesan to the roux, stirring until cheese has completely melted.
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Continue stirring and cook until sauce has thickened.
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Mix the cooked pasta and ham into the cheese sauce.
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Pour pasta mixture into the prepared dish, and level with a spoon.
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For the topping: 10.
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Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in a small bowl in the microwave for just a few seconds.
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Add the breadcrumbs and parmesan to the melted butter and mix with a fork until combined.
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Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over the pasta mixture.
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Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces, weight Small Pasta (elbows, Penne, Etc.), 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour, 1 teaspoon Dried Mustard, and more.

Yes, Grandmas Mac and Cheese with Ham falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grandmas Mac and Cheese with Ham

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Variations & substitutions

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