Spicy Ham And Tomato Macaroni And Cheese Casserole Recipe

Name: Spicy Ham And Tomato Macaroni And Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic; 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup flour; 4 1/2 cups half-and-half cream (can use half of each to make 4-1/2 cups) or 4 1/2 cups full-fat milk (can use half of each to make 4-1/2 cups); 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, well drained and chopped; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 2 cups chopped cooked ham (or to taste); 1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked only to VERY FIRM-tender and drained); 3 cups cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
4 1/2 cups half-and-half cream (can use half of each to make 4-1/2 cups) or 4 1/2 cups full-fat milk (can use half of each to make 4-1/2 cups)
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, well drained and chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 cups chopped cooked ham (or to taste)
1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked only to VERY FIRM-tender and drained)
3 cups cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Set oven to 375 degrees.
2
Butter a 3-quart casserole dish or a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3
In a large heavy saucepan melt the butter and cook the onion, garlic, jalapenos, coriander and cumin over low heat, stirring until the onion has softened.
4
Stir in flour and cook stirring for 3 minutes.
5
Add in half and half cream and/or milk; bring to a boil, whisking until mixture thickens (about 2 minutes).
6
Add in well-drained tomatoes; simmer for 2 minutes.
7
Add in cayenne, salt and pepper.
8
In a large bowl, mix together cooked macaroni, and tomato/cream mixture.
9
Add in the chopped cooked ham.
10
Stir in the cheddar cheese to combine.
11
Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
12
In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the casserole.
13
Bake on the second-lowest oven rack for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

1811

kcal

Calories

154

Fat

Carbs

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic, 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, 1 teaspoon coriander, and more.

Yes, Spicy Ham And Tomato Macaroni And Cheese Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spicy Ham And Tomato Macaroni And Cheese Casserole

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