In the realm of culinary comfort food, few dishes can rival the classic combination of ham, macaroni, and cheese. Blending the smoky, savory flavors of ham with the velvety richness of cheese and the hearty goodness of pasta, ham mac and cheese casserole is a symphony of flavors that delights taste buds of all ages. Whether you're searching for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to warm up a cold winter evening, this versatile casserole offers endless possibilities for customization and creativity. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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 CHEESE PASTA CASSEROLE
A fairly cheap and easy casserole that my mom used to make me with ham that was leftover from holidays. I love it!
Provided by anagyRN
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
- Combine macaroni, Cheddar cheese, ham, and mayonnaise in a 9x13 baking dish until well mixed.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs over the macaroni casserole.
- Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 379.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
CHEESY MACARONI WITH HAM
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
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
MACARONI WITH HAM AND CHEESE DELUXE
Not your typical macaroni and cheese meal. Comfort food! A great dish to make using the leftover ham from a previous meal. Nice creamy texture with a tasty combination of onion, green pepper, and tomatoes. My family just loves it!
Provided by Kathy L
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and green bell pepper in melted butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir cooked macaroni, ham, Monterey Jack cheese, hot pepper Jack cheese, and 2 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese into onion mixture until well blended.
- Gently stir milk into mixture until casserole is creamy, adding additional milk if needed.
- Stir tomato wedges into casserole. Top with 6 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese.
- Bake casserole in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and browned on top, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 841.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
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
LOW CARB HAM MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by aerin8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the rack in the center position and preheat the oven to 375°F Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Spray the casserole dish with cooking oil. Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water for about 5 minutes until crisp yet tender. Drain well, pat between layers of paper towels to dry and transfer to the baking dish. Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan and whisk in the cream cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic until smooth. Stir in 1 1⁄2 cups of the cheese and whisk for just a minute until the cheese melts. Remove from the heat and pour into the casserole dish, covering the cauliflower. Sprinkle the cubed ham over all, top with the remaining 1⁄2 cup cheese and bake for about 15 minutes until browned and bubbly hot. Let cool for about 5 minutes and serve. George's Tips: Although I suggest using the leftovers from a ham dinner to make this casserole, packages of fully cooked, cubed ham are available in the meat department of grocery stores sold above the baked hams. Calories 210 /Fat 16g /Protein 6g / Fiber 3g /Net Carbs 4
HAM & CHEESE CASSEROLES
I got this recipe from my mother and love it because it's easy and I've usually got the ingredients on hand. It freezes well, so I can have an extra ham and cheese casserole handy for when guests show up. Everyone always likes it; there are never leftovers. -Jan Schoshke, Brookville, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ham, soup, beans and milk. Drain pasta; pour over ham mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes., Drizzle each with butter; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40--45 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1786mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
HAM AND MACARONI CASSEROLE
A twist on traditional macaroni and cheese, this Ham and Macaroni Casserole is an easy casserole and is a great use for leftover ham.
Provided by Wendy O'Neal
Time 53m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 F.
- On stovetop, bring 4 qts of water to a boil. Add onion and macaroni; cook for 8 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Drain and return to pot. Add ham, cheese, sour cream, and soup. Pour into a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and pour melted butter on top.
- Bake at 400 F for 30 minutes or until heated and golden. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1
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
HAM, BROCCOLI, MAC 'N CHEESE CASSEROLE
I had some leftover bits and pieces, and I wanted to clean out the " Fridge ". So, I mixed them all together and came up with this recipe. If you try this, change the amounts of seasonings according to your tastes. Serves 6 with a side salad.
Provided by Chef shapeweaver
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions on pasta box.
- Drain, but do not rinse.
- In same pan that you cooked the pasta in, add margarine and onion.
- Cook until onion is slightly softened, add flour and stir until well combined.
- Add milk a little at a time, until slightly thickened, you might not need all the milk.
- Then add dry mustard,cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat.
- Add up to 1 1/2 cups of cheese, and stir until melted.
- Add pasta back to cheese mixture, stir until well combined.
- Then stir in broccoli and diced ham.
- Place into a greased 2 quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle top with remaining cheese, and bake in a pre heated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.
MACARONI CHEESE HAM AND CORN CASSEROLE
Categories Soup/Stew Pasta Bake Kid-Friendly Dinner Tailgating Healthy
Yield 8 people
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil 8 ounces of macaroni in water to which you have added 1 teaspoon salt. When the mac is al dente add 1 cup (box) of frozen corn. Let it sit. Fry 1/2 chopped onion in the oil and butter and when the onions are cooked add salt and pepper to taste and 1 rounded tablespoon flour and stir a couple of minutes then slowly stir in 1 1/2 cups warm milk and cook over low heat until it is saucey. Then add 4 ounces diced ham, and 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (any cheese works). (fyi-You can buy the ham and cheese already diced and already shredded) Drain the mac and corn and put it into a 2 quart heavy duty throw away aluminum baking pan. Pour the cheese mixture over the macaroni and corn mixture and stir in thoroughly. If you like sprinkle the top with red pepper. Bake for 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Then just warm up again at the tailgate.
Tips:
- Use a good quality macaroni. A high-quality macaroni will hold its shape better and not get mushy.
- Cook the macaroni al dente. This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
- Use a flavorful cheese sauce. The cheese sauce is the star of the show in this dish, so make sure it is packed with flavor.
- Add some mix-ins. Ham, bacon, peas, and broccoli are all great additions to this casserole.
- Bake until bubbly. The casserole is done baking when it is bubbly and the cheese sauce is melted and gooey.
Conclusion:
Ham mac and cheese casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make the best ham mac and cheese casserole that everyone will love.
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