ASPARAGUS AND HAM MAC AND CHEESE

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This Italian-style mac and cheese is enhanced with asparagus and cooked ham.

Provided by TINATED

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick butter
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
12 ounces wide egg noodles
3 cups whole milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
¾ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
4 ounces cooked ham, diced
⅔ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook asparagus until tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove asparagus from the pot, reserving the water.
  • Cook noodles in the reserved water from asparagus until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Whisk milk, egg, flour, and pepper together in a bowl; stir in 2 cups Italian cheese blend and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, ham, and asparagus. Add noodles and toss to coat; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix bread crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl; add remaining Italian cheese blend and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over noodle mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and top is lightly browned, 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 866.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 214.9 mg, Fat 53 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 30.8 g, Sodium 1309.9 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

Amount Rothschild
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This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The asparagus and ham add a lot of flavor, and the cheese sauce is so creamy and delicious.


Rassel Hussain
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This mac and cheese was easy to make and it turned out great! The asparagus and ham added a nice flavor, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bailey Mcgennisken
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Yum! This mac and cheese was delicious. The asparagus and ham were a great addition, and the cheese sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Demons_dance_alone123 boo
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The asparagus and ham were a great touch, and the cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Blessings Phiri
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I loved this mac and cheese! It was so flavorful and cheesy. The asparagus and ham were a great addition, and the cheese sauce was perfect.


Sudip Pariyar
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This mac and cheese was delicious! The asparagus was a great addition, and the ham gave it a nice smoky flavor. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sani RANJHA
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I've made this mac and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night. The asparagus and ham add a nice touch of flavor, and the cheese sauce is always smooth and creamy.


Ellie Burch
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This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The asparagus and ham add a lot of flavor, and the cheese sauce is so creamy and delicious.


Moses Okojie
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I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. The asparagus and ham were a great addition, and the cheese sauce was perfect.


KAYEMBA EDWARD
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This asparagus and ham mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The asparagus added a nice pop of freshness, and the ham gave it a savory flavor. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be maki