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baked mac, cheese and ham

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Debbie Sue
@DSNjustpinchme
Southwest, FL

Feel free to use the cheese of your choice, or even blend two together! We like a nice medium cheddar. It's soooo good! Hope you will give it a try :)

(1 rating)
yield 6 to 8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For baked mac, cheese and ham

  • 1 lb
    elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 4 c
    milk
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 2 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese, divided (i like medium)
  • 8 oz
    diced ham (i like small pieces)
  • 2 slice
    white sandwich bread

How To Make baked mac, cheese and ham

  • 1
    Cook the pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside.
  • 2
    In a large pot (6 qt.) melt butter. Add onion, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Sprinkle onion with flour, stir to coat. Slowly pour in milk, stir so there are no lumps. Cook until mixture is thick and bubbly, about 7 to 8 minutes.
  • 4
    Season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Add only 2 cups of the cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is nicely melted.
  • 5
    Toss pasta with the cheese mixture, and fold in the ham. Transfer to a 9 X 13 baking dish.
  • 6
    In a food processor, pulse bread until large crumbs form. Toss with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
  • 7
    Top pasta with your cheesy breadcrumbs . Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden.
  • 8
    Enjoy! This is my favorite Mac and Cheese!
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