The combination of ham and cheese is a classic duo that has been enjoyed for generations. When these two ingredients are combined with bowtie pasta, you have a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special dish to serve at a party, ham and cheese bowties are sure to be a hit. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you can find the perfect combination of flavors to suit your taste. So grab your ingredients and get ready to whip up a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
HAM AND CHEESE BOWTIES
This is like homemade macaroni and cheese but with the fun bow tie pasta and hearty ham. While this makes perfect use of leftover ham, there usually aren't any leftovers when I serve this! My family gobbles it right up.
Provided by STEPHNDON
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute garlic 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until smooth. Pour in milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Stir in mustard and Colby. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat and stir in pasta and ham.
- Pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 863.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
HAM 'N' CHEESE BOW TIES
Everyone who tries this yummy casserole lists it as a favorite from then on. Bow tie pasta makes it fun, and ham makes it hearty.-Stephanie Moon, Boise, Idaho.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in mustard and Colby cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Add pasta and ham; stir until coated., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 876mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
HAM AND CHEESE BOW TIES
Make and share this Ham and Cheese Bow Ties recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kim127
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook pasta for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter and saute garlic for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in flour, salt and pepper.
- Cook until smooth.
- Add milk gradually, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a boil for 1 minute and then add mustard and Colby cheese.
- Continue to heat until cheese is melted, stirring all the while.
- Remove from heat, add ham, peas and pasta.
- Mix.
- Pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 876.1, Fat 47.3, SaturatedFat 27.6, Cholesterol 147, Sodium 1246.2, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 42.3
BAKED BOW TIES AND CHEESE
From the back of the pasta box. We have made this a few times; anything with cheese and ham my family eats it up!!
Provided by AZPARZYCH
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook pasta according to box directions.
- In medium sauce pan over medium heat melt butter.
- Stir in flour and mustard.
- Gradually add milk; cook and stir until mixture bubbles.
- Remove from heat, add 1 1/2 cups cheese and stir until melted.
- Stir in pasta, ham and corn.
- Spoon into greased 13x9 baking dish.
- Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese.
- Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.9, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 177.9, Sodium 671.1, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 39.1
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package directions.
- Don't overcook the ham or cheese, or they will become tough.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with a side of your favorite salad.
Conclusion:
Ham and cheese bowties are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are also a great way to use up leftover ham and cheese. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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