Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food, but adding cheddar and ham takes it to a whole new level. This casserole is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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HAM, MACARONI, AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
Recipe Source: Crisco http://crisco.com/scripts/display_recipe.asp?recipe_nbr=37950 I altered this one a bit to suit our tastes. My husband and daughter love it. The more cheese and meat the better.
Provided by Jane Burch
Categories Ham
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Melt the margarine in a saucepan.
- Stir in the flour until well mixed.
- Pour in the milk, stirring until thickened. Stir in 1-1/2 cups of the cheese and mix well.
- Stir ham into the cheese sauce; then stir the cheese sauce into the macaroni in a casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 822.3, Fat 49.6, SaturatedFat 28.5, Cholesterol 140, Sodium 845.8, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 40.8
MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE WITH HAM
Combine family favorites in our Mac and Cheese Casserole with Ham. Ham and peas mix it up in this delicious baked mac and cheese casserole recipe. Plus, it's ideal for weeknights since it's table-ready in just thirty minutes. You may have to include this in the menu rotation more often.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield Makes 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package. Stir in ham, peas and milk.
- Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; top with cheddar.
- Bake 15 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 1380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g
CHEESY HAM AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE (MOCK MAC AND CHEESE)
"Macaroni and cheese with ham, made using cauliflower in place of the pasta. Serve with fresh veggies."
Provided by Joey Joan
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 6 minutes.
- While cauliflower steams, heat milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Mix softened butter and flour together until it forms a ball. Melt flour ball into heated milk; lower heat and stir constantly until thickened. Add Cheddar cheese, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; heat until cheese is completely melted.
- Combine cauliflower, ham, and cheese sauce in a large bowl. Gently mix together. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Top with french-fried onions and bake for 10 minutes more. Let sit for 5 minutes or more before serving.
CREAMY MACARONI & HAM CASSEROLE
Jazz up your mac and cheese with Creamy Macaroni & Ham Casserole! Italian seasoning and garlic powder add the pizzazz to this mac and cheese-ham casserole.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, using the Light Prep directions. Add all remaining ingredients except bread crumbs and garlic powder; mix lightly.
- Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining ingredients. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake 20 min. or until bread crumbs are toasted and casserole is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g
HAM & CHEDDAR BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
Easy and cheesy, my go-to casserole for action-packed mornings has made many appearances at holiday breakfasts, potlucks and even my daughter's college apartment to feed her hungry roommates. -Patty Bernhard, Greenville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 4h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together first 4 ingredients. Place a third of the potatoes in a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; layer with a third of each of the following: ham, onion and cheese. Repeat layers twice. Pour egg mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours, until casserole is set and edges begin to brown. Turn off slow cooker. Remove insert; let stand, uncovered, 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 239mg cholesterol, Sodium 822mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
CHEDDAR BACON AND HAM CASSEROLE
This casserole combines popular ingredients like broccoli, ham and bacon.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. In ungreased 2-quart casserole, stir Sauce Mix, boiling water, milk and butter with whisk. Stir in Potatoes and remaining ingredients.
- Bake uncovered about 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir; let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1310 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
CREAMY HAM 'N' MACARONI
The original comfort food, macaroni and cheese gets a makeover with the addition of cubed ham and grated Parmesan. Kids will love it! -Christy Looper, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in the milk, bouillon and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese, ham, Parmesan cheese and macaroni., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
HAM AND CHEDDAR CASSEROLE
This a wonderful easy meal that I learned from my grandmother when I was a young girl, it was always a favorite around our house when I was growing up. A meal in itself or you can add your favorite vegetables on the side. It is a hot delicious healthy meal that will satisfy a hearty eater.
Provided by j9deshazo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- boil eggnoodles and drain.
- layer ingredients in a large casserole dish.
- top with shredded cheese.
- bake for 40 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.4, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 84.8, Sodium 1684, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 27.1
MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM
If you like, use just one type of cheddar or mix with another melting cheese, such as pepper Jack, Muenster, Swiss, or mozzarella.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente; drain and reserve. Meanwhile, in a 5-quart heavy pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in flour to coat onion. In a slow steady stream, whisk in milk until there are no lumps.
- Cook, whisking often, until mixture is thick and bubbly and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in cayenne, if using, and 1 cup each yellow and white cheddar cheese. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Toss pasta with cheese mixture; fold in ham. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or individual dishes. Set aside.
- In a food processor, pulse bread until large crumbs form. Toss together with remaining 1/4 cup each white and yellow cheddar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top pasta with breadcrumb mixture. Bake until top is golden, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g
Tips:
- Use a quality cheddar cheese. The better the cheese, the better the casserole will taste. Look for a sharp cheddar that has a strong flavor.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means that it should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. If you overcook the pasta, it will become mushy and the casserole will be less enjoyable.
- Don't skimp on the butter and milk. These ingredients are what give the casserole its rich and creamy texture. If you use too little, the casserole will be dry and bland.
- Add some vegetables to the casserole. This will help to make it more nutritious and flavorful. Some good options include diced carrots, celery, onion, and bell pepper.
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs will add a lot of flavor to the casserole. Some good options include parsley, thyme, and rosemary.
- Don't overcook the casserole. The casserole should be cooked until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted. If you overcook it, the pasta will become mushy and the casserole will be less enjoyable.
Conclusion:
Cheddar mac and ham casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and cheesy goodness, this casserole is sure to be a favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this cheddar mac and ham casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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