Hearty Ham Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Hearty Ham Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices white bread; 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed; 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon water; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk; 1 cup 2% milk; 4 cups shredded Colby cheese; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham (1/2-in. cubes)

Servings: persons

6 slices white bread
3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
1 cup 2% milk
4 cups shredded Colby cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham (1/2-in. cubes)

1
Grease a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish: set aside.
2
For bread crumbs, pulse bread and cold butter in a food processor until crumbs are fine, about 20-25 pulses; set aside.
3
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the garlic, water, mustard and cayenne for 30 seconds. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Gradually whisk in broth and milk. Cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer or until mixture begins to thicken.
4
Remove from the heat; stir in the cheeses, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Fold in ham. Pour into prepared baking dish; sprinkle with bread crumbs.
5
Bake, uncovered, at 375u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

1645

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices white bread, 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed, 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni, 6 tablespoons butter, cubed, and more.

Yes, Hearty Ham Mac And Cheese 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.

Hearty Ham Mac And Cheese

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