Best 9 Creamy Ham N Macaroni Recipes

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If you're looking for a classic comfort food dish that's perfect for a family meal or a special occasion, creamy ham n macaroni is it! This hearty and satisfying casserole combines tender macaroni, flavorful ham, a creamy sauce, and a cheesy topping. It's sure to be a hit with people of all ages and is a perfect dish to prepare ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights or potlucks. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have this delicious and comforting dish on the table in no time. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Let's cook with our recipes!

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 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

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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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.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon salt
1 pound elbow, shell or other bite-size shaped pasta
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup flour
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in large soup kettle. Add salt and pasta. Using package directions as a guide, cook until al dente. Drain. To prevent sticking, drain and immediately pour onto a large lipped baking sheet and let cool while preparing sauce.
  • Meanwhile, microwave the milk and chicken broth in a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup or bowl until hot and steamy (not boiling). Melt butter in the empty pasta pot; whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture. Continue to whisk until thick and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in mustard, Parmesan and pepper. Turn off heat, stir in cheddar until melted.
  • Add drained pasta (and optional flavoring ingredients, see notes) to sauce, and stir until everything is well combined over low heat. Stir to heat through, and thin with a little water if the sauce is too thick. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 82.3 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 1202.9 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

CREAMY HAM MACARONI



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At her home in Fort Myers, Florida, Beulah Johnston jazzes up macaroni with ham, cheese and mushrooms to make this family-pleasing fare. "Sprinkle servings with chopped cashews, if you'd like." she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2/3 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, whisk soup and milk; stir in cheese. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni; add to the pan. Stir in the ham, mushrooms and pimientos; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 1929mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

HAM MACARONI SALAD



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A delicious blend of flavors and colors. The perfect picnic or BBQ ham macaroni salad!

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups elbow macaroni
4 slices ham, cut into small pieces
½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 ½ teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Combine pasta, ham, Cheddar cheese, celery, green onions, relish, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 336.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CREAMY MAC 'N CHEESE WITH HAM AND TOMATOES



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I found this recipe in the newspaper. It is attritubed to simpleanddelicious.com. I was in the mood for comfort food when I found this recipe and it is just that! My husband really loved it!

Provided by rohanlori

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

nonstick cooking spray
8 ounces dry large elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups chopped fully cooked lean ham
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F, spray 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  • Combine tomatoes and baking soda in medium bowl; set aside.
  • Melt margarine in large saucepan over medium-low heat while pasta is cooking.
  • Stir in flour; gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add cheese; stir until melted.
  • Add tomatoes to cheese mixture; blend well.
  • Drain macaroni; add to saucepan.
  • Stir in ham, salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to prepared baking dish and bake uncovered, 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.5, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 59.2, Sodium 1057.7, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 26.9

HAM AND MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Ham And Macaroni Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 47m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups macaroni
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked cubed ham
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni, add the broccoli to the water the last 3 minutes of cooking.
  • Drain.
  • Add all other ingredients EXCEPT parmesan cheese.
  • Mix well; put in casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350* for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan and bake 5 more minutes.

CREAMY MACARONI & HAM CASSEROLE



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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

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, chopped
1 pkg. (9 oz.) frozen peas and pearl onions, thawed
3/4 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
1/2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/2 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the tastier the dish will be. Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, and choose a good quality ham.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is just tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Make a creamy sauce: The sauce is what makes this dish so rich and flavorful. Use a combination of milk, cream, and cheese to create a smooth and creamy sauce.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish. Choose your favorite vegetables and add them to the sauce.
  • Don't skimp on the cheese: Cheese is what makes this dish so decadent. Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Gruyère.
  • Bake until golden brown: Baking the dish until the top is golden brown will give it a delicious crust and help to melt the cheese.

Conclusion:

Creamy ham and macaroni is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy sauce, tender pasta, and flavorful ham, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give creamy ham and macaroni a try.

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