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Macaroni and Cheese with Ham

Macaroni and Cheese with Ham

Published: March 13, 2017 Last Updated: June 19, 2020

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At my house Macaroni and Cheese is very high on our list of favorites. This recipe is one that I put together a lot of weekends. It’s easy to make and perfect for easting while we relax and binge watch Netflix.

Baked Mac & Cheese with Ham - this easy casserole recipe is a family favorite

Hi! Susanne from New South Charm back again with another great recipe. This month I’m sharing a family favorite for Macaroni and Cheese with Ham.

If you and your family love comfort food this recipe is going to be favorite from the very first bite.

To make prepare a one pound package of elbow pasta according to the directions drain and transfer pasta into a casserole dish.

While the pasta is cooking it’s a good time to dice up the ham. This is a recipe for leftover ham from holidays like Christmas or Easter. Another easy inexpensive option is to buy a slice of ham steak.

Once the ham is diced set it aside and prepare the sauce.

In a sauce pot melt two tablespoons butter and then add flour, ground mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and whisk together for two minutes.

Baked Mac & Cheese with Ham - this easy casserole recipe is a family favorite

Slowly add milk to saucepan and whisk frequently until smooth. When mixture is smooth and completely free of lumps remove the pot for heat and add in ham and cheese stirring until combined and the cheese it melted.

Pour sauce over the cooked pasta, I usually give it a stir to make sure the sauce it evenly distributed, and top with remaining cheese. Then pop it in the oven for 30 minutes.

Then be prepared to be amazed at how good this simple recipe tastes.

Over on New South Charm I have two more great recipes that feature ham as the main ingredient. The first is Ham and Cheese Tortellini  and the second is Slow Cooker Ham and White Beans. You won’t want to miss these recipes so click the links and check them out!

What you need to make this recipe

  • Baking Dish
  • Cheese Grater (I love this style!)
  • Pasta Pot (I use mine for so much more than pasta!)

Baked Mac & Cheese with Ham - this easy casserole recipe is a family favorite

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Baked Mac & Cheese with Ham - this easy casserole recipe is a family favorite

Macaroni and Cheese with Ham

If you have a house full of mac and cheese lovers, then you have got to try this macaroni and cheese with ham. Absolutely delicious!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, dinner
Servings: 8
Calories: 496kcal
Author: Susanne Eagan
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4.58 from 7 votes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ham - diced
  • 16 oz . of elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup of all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 1/2 cups of milk
  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar - shredded
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees 
  • Prepare pasta according to the directions drain and transfer pasta into a casserole dish prepared with nonstick spray.
  • While the pasta is cooking dice the ham and set it aside. 
  • In a sauce pot melt butter and then add flour, dry mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and whisk together for two minutes.
  • Slowly add milk to saucepan and whisk frequently until smooth. When mixture is smooth and completely free of lumps remove the pot for heat and add in ham and cheese stirring until combined and the cheese it melted.
  • Pour sauce over the cooked pasta, (give it a stir to make sure the sauce it evenly distributed)
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for thirty minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. 

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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