Hearty Mac And Cheese Recipe

Name: Hearty Mac And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni; 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham; 1/2 small onion, chopped; Vegetable cooking spray; 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 (8-ounce) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
1/2 small onion, chopped
Vegetable cooking spray
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 (8-ounce) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
2
Saute ham and onion in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 5 minutes; stir in peas and next 3 ingredients. Set aside.
3
Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat.
4
Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in cooked pasta and ham mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Serve immediately.

451

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni, 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham, 1/2 small onion, chopped, Vegetable cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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 Mac And Cheese

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