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dinner mac and cheese

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

Perfect recipe for leftovers after a holiday meal! Uses leftover ham and leftover roasted vegetables to turn mac and cheese into a one dish meal. I really like this, and you can change the taste up by changing the roasted veggies you add. Great recipe for right after the holidays! From Southern Living with a few changes made by me.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For dinner mac and cheese

  • 16 oz
    corkscrew macaroni, dried
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 4 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 10 oz
    white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    ham, cooked and shredded
  • 2 c
    roasted vegetables, assorted, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/4 c
    ritz crackers, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, melted

How To Make dinner mac and cheese

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare the pasta according to package directions.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, melt 3 tbsp butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes. Gradually whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth; cook, whisking constantly for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • 3
    Whisk in 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese and the next 3 ingredients until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in the ham, vegetables, and hot cooked pasta.
  • 4
    Spoon the pasta mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Stir together the crushed cracker crumbs and 2 tbsp melted butter. Sprinkle over the pasta mixture.
  • 5
    Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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