Best 13 Cheesy Macaroni With Ham Recipes

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Craving a comforting and flavorful meal? Look no further than cheesy macaroni with ham! This classic dish combines the gooey richness of melted cheese, the tender chewiness of macaroni pasta, and the savory smokiness of ham in a symphony of flavors that's sure to satisfy. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect cheesy macaroni with ham, taking you on a culinary journey that promises a heartwarming and delicious outcome.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY HAM MACARONI



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I'm often asked to bring this comforting casserole to potluck dinners, and it's a favorite of my family's, too. The rich and creamy easy-to-fix dish is a great way to use leftover baked ham. -Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (8 ounces) elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 11 crackers)
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile in large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheese; cook and stir until melted. Stir in the ham, mushrooms and pimientos. Drain macaroni; stir into ham mixture., Transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs; dot with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 983mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Salt
1 pound cavatappi (hollow corkscrew shaped pasta) or other short cut pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 cups whole milk
Freshly ground black pepper
A few grates nutmeg
1 cup shredded Gruyere
1 cup shredded white sharp Cheddar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 pound French ham, deli sliced, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil, drop in pasta. Cook pasta to just shy of al dente.
  • Heat sauce pot with butter over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, whisk in stock then milk, allow the sauce to thicken, and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in cheeses in a figure eight motion. Stir in Dijon and ham and remove the sauce from heat. Drain pasta and combine with sauce.

CHEESY MACARONI WITH HAM



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Enjoy this cheesy pasta that's made with ham and tomatoes and topped with bread crumbs - a tasty Italian dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

11/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups milk
11/2 cups chopped cooked ham
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in butter, stirring frequently, until golden. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in flour, salt, mustard and red pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 5 minutes. Gently stir in ham, tomatoes and cooked macaroni.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over macaroni.
  • Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1063 mg

CHEESY HAM & BROCCOLI PASTA



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Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this cheap and simple creamy pasta dish with chunks of ham and crunchy veg

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

300g pasta (we used conchiglie)
1 head of broccoli, cut into small florets
1 tbsp oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
250g ham, cut into chunks (get a nice thick slice from the deli counter)
300ml pot double cream
1 tbsp English mustard
140g mature cheddar, grated

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta following pack instructions, adding the broccoli florets to the pan for the final 4 mins. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion for 5 mins to soften, then stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Stir in the ham, cream and mustard, then bring to the boil. Add the pasta and broccoli, then stir in the cheese, coating everything in the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 902 calories, Fat 62 grams fat, SaturatedFat 34 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 2.9 milligram of sodium

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Side     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Cheddar     Parmesan     Ham     Fall     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head of garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large shallots, minced
2 cups whole milk
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/8 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound ditalini or conchiglie pasta
8 ounces Westphalian or Black Forest ham, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut top 1/4 inch off head of garlic to expose cloves. Place garlic, cut side up, on sheet of foil. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap garlic with foil to enclose tightly. Bake until skin is golden brown and cloves are tender, about 55 minutes. Cool. Squeeze cloves from skin.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Whisk in milk, cream, thyme, lemon peel, and roasted garlic. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 2 3/4 cups, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in cheeses.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain.
  • Toss cheese sauce, pasta, ham, and parsley in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM



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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

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound elbow pasta
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional)
1 1/4 cups shredded yellow cheddar cheese (5 ounces)
1 1/4 cups shredded white cheddar cheese (5 ounces)
8 ounces ham, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 slices white sandwich bread

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

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM



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A simple dish from Once a Month Cooking. You can cook this straight from the freezer for an easy weeknight dinner.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Ham

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces elbow macaroni
1 1/2 cups ham, cubed
1 ziploc bag, jumbo
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • White sauce:.
  • In medium saucepan, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper; using wire whisk, stir in milk until smooth. Add butter. Stirring constantly with rubber spatula, bring to boil over medium-high heat and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Stir dry mustard into white sauce; add 1 3/4 cups grated cheese and stir until melted (reserve 1/4 cup cheese for topping). Cook elbow macaroni for six minutes; drain. Add cheese sauce to macaroni; stir. Turn into a greased, 2-quart casserole dish; stir in ham cubes. Top with reserved grated cheese.
  • To freeze:.
  • Cover casserole with aluminum foil; seal dish in jumbo freezer bag. Freeze.
  • To prepare:.
  • Place frozen casserole (covered with aluminum foil) in preheated 375ºF oven. Bake for 25 minutes; remove aluminum foil. Bake 25 minutes more, or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.9, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 104.4, Sodium 1756.3, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 34.4

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM, PEAS AND SHALLOTS



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Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It's a kids' favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety. Try this variation with ham, peas and shallots.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
10 ounces cooked ham, cut into small dice
¼ cup dry vermouth
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Follow recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.
  • Heat oil in medium-high heat in a 10-inch skillet. Saute shallots until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ham; continue to saute until meat begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add vermouth and simmer until liquid almost evaporates, about a minute. Add peas. Stir mixture into macaroni and cheese. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 315.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CREAMY HAM 'N' MACARONI



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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

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

MACARONI WITH HAM AND CHEESE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound uncooked macaroni, about 2 cups
Salt to taste, if desired
3/4 pound cooked ham, sliced
1/4 pound mushrooms
1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
2 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil for cooking the macaroni. Add salt to taste. Add the macaroni and cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender. Drain and return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, cut the ham into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside. There should be about 2 cups.
  • Slice the mushrooms. There should be about 2 cups.
  • Cut the Cheddar into slices about 1/4 inch thick. Stack the slices and cut them into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Cut the strips into 1/4-inch cubes. There should be about 2 cups.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring with a wire whisk. Cook for about a minute; then add the milk, stirring rapidly with the whisk. Let simmer about 1 minute and add the nutmeg, Cheddar cheese, and salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of butter in a skillet and add the onions and mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are wilted. Add the ham and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the cheese sauce, the cayenne and cream. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
  • Pour and scrape the mixture into the macaroni and mix well. Transfer to a buttered 10-cup baking dish. Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese and place in the oven. Bake 10 minutes. Turn the broiler to high.
  • Brown the macaroni and cheese under the broiler until the top is nicely browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 668, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 1044 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 1 gram

MACARONI HAM AND CHEESE



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I made this dish on a lay back Sunday its 45 minuets to cook but my mum and I found it very fun.

Provided by thorin

Time 45m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • fill a large pot with water. Add a splash of sunflower oil and wait to boil.
  • put the dried macaroni and cook with the packet instructions, once cooked drain and set aside.
  • in a separate pan, add the single cream ,english mustard and creme fraiche and slowly melt on low heat.
  • Add most of the cheese to the cream mixture, and stir until all the cheese has melted.
  • pour the ham to the cream mix and season, next pour the sauce with the pasta an into a oven proof dish sprinkle the rest of the cheese and put it in the oven 150* until golden and crisp

HAM, MACARONI, AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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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

8 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
1/8 cup margarine
1 tablespoon flour
2 1/2 cups milk
4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups baked ham, diced

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

CHEESY HAM AND CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE (MOCK MAC AND CHEESE)



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"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

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups chopped cooked ham
2 cups french-fried onions

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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, high-quality cheese, and flavorful ham will make a big difference in the taste of your cheesy macaroni with ham.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente: This will prevent it from becoming mushy when you bake it.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, will create a rich and flavorful sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients: You can add other vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or peas, to your cheesy macaroni with ham. You can also use different types of ham, such as smoked ham or ham steak.
  • Make sure to season your dish well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are essential seasonings for cheesy macaroni with ham. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as paprika, thyme, or oregano.

Conclusion:

Cheesy macaroni with ham is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, tender macaroni, and flavorful ham, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give cheesy macaroni with ham a try. You won't be disappointed!

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