Best 8 Hawaiian Ham And Bacon Pasta Salad Recipes

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Hawaiian ham and bacon pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a potluck or a summer party. With its sweet and savory flavors, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. The combination of ham, bacon, pineapple and pasta creates a unique and unforgettable dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HAWAIIAN HAM AND BACON PASTA SALAD



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Sweet, salty, smoky and a little bit spicy, there's a whole lot of flavor going on here, and with surprisingly few ingredients. That's the genius of this recipe: It combines a few complementary ingredients to scrumptious effect. Pineapple bits, ham chunks, bacon crumbles and diced jalapeño folded into the creamy pasta base make for a mouthwatering meal that you can probably pull together without running to the store. It's a great use of leftover ham, but also beautiful enough to feature on your Easter brunch table. Whether you're making it for tonight's dinner or a major holiday, prep it ahead of time and stash it in the fridge, so it's quick to assemble when it's time to come to the table.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ classic pasta salad mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits (from 8-oz can, drained and juice reserved)
1 cup diced ham
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon (5 slices)
1 cup packed baby spinach
1/4 cup sliced green onions (about 4)
2 tablespoons seeded, chopped jalapeño chile (1/2 large)
1/2 cup cubed block mozzarella cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • Pour pasta (from Suddenly Salad box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • In large bowl, stir together Seasoning (from Suddenly Salad box), mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice to make dressing. (Discard or save any remaining juice for another use.)
  • Add pasta, ham, bacon, spinach, pineapple, green onions, jalapeño chile and cheese to dressing mixture in bowl; toss to gently coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

HAM AND BELL PEPPER PASTA SALAD



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Stir ham, onion and bell pepper into pasta with a rich sour cream-and-chive dressing.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces dried elbow macaroni
1 cup diced ham
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 bell peppers, preferably 1 red and 1 yellow, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, sour cream, chives, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the ham, onion and bell peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

SPANISH HAM AND MANCHEGO PASTA SALAD



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Bring on the Spain with this pasta salad with ham, manchego and smoked paprika.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus more, for serving
1/4 teaspoon finely grated garlic
1 cup grated manchego cheese
8 ounces dried penne
1 cup diced ham
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, 3/4 cup of the manchego, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the ham, parsley and red peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup manchego and sprinkle with smoked paprika. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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CHEDDAR BACON AND HAM CASSEROLE



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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

1 box (5.1 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cheddar & bacon potatoes
2 1/3 cups boiling water
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup diced ham
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

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

HAWAIIAN HAM BAKE



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Take this sweet-and-sour specialty to your next potluck and get ready to hand out the recipe. When I buy a ham, I choose a large one so I'll have leftovers to use in this dish. It's special enough for Sunday dinners yet simple enough for busy weeknights. -Judy Reist, Bloomingdale, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, cut into rings
2/3 cup raisins
3/4 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 teaspoons ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups pineapple juice
1/2 cup cider vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, layer ham, onion, green pepper, raisins and pineapple. , In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, mustard and salt. Stir in pineapple juice and vinegar until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce. Pour over pineapple. Cover and bake 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 93g carbohydrate (78g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

AWESOME HAM PASTA SALAD



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I never seem to make enough of this salad. When people see the recipe, they look at me as if I am a little odd...but when they eat it they can't seem to stop! This recipe is great for kids and adults alike. The garlic is optional. Also, to lighten up the salad, substitute light mayonnaise, light sour cream, and turkey ham.

Provided by Karena

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces ziti pasta
1 pound cooked ham, cubed
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large red onion, coarsely chopped
15 small sweet pickles, chopped, juice reserved
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 ½ teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • 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 bowl, mix together the drained pasta, ham, peppers, onion, pickles and tomatoes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, beef bouillon granules, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup of reserved pickle juice. Fold into the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Chill overnight to allow the flavors to blend. Serve near room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1746.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

HAWAIIAN HAM SALAD



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There's plenty of flavor and crunch in this refreshing salad. I like to use both red and green apples, and sometimes I substitute celery for the water chestnuts. -Vickie Lowrey, Fallon, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
3 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium apple, chopped
Lettuce leaves
1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, rice, ham, water chestnuts and onion. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, salt and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over ham mixture and toss to coat. Stir in apple. , Serve on lettuce-lined plates; sprinkle with macadamia nuts and coconut.

Nutrition Facts :

HAM AND PINEAPPLE PASTA SALAD



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Shell pasta with ham, cheese, and pineapple--very good for large group get-togethers. Pasta lasts up to one week in a refrigerated sealed container. This salad is easily doubled and it will all be gone!

Provided by SUGARMUFFIN

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package medium shell pasta
3 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup cubed cooked ham
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
½ cup red grapes
½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons pineapple juice, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  • Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and add ham and brown sugar. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes; do not overcook. Set aside and let cool.
  • Mix mayonnaise and sour cream together in a small bowl. Combine pineapple, grapes, Cheddar cheese, and pineapple juice in a large bowl; mix in mayonnaise mixture, ham mixture, and pasta. Mix well before every serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 33.2 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 313 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

Tips:

  • Cook the pasta al dente according to the package instructions. This will help the pasta hold its shape and texture in the salad.
  • Use a high-quality mayonnaise for the dressing. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the salad.
  • Chop the ham, bacon, and cheese into small pieces. This will make them easier to eat and distribute evenly throughout the salad.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or basil, to the salad for extra flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Hawaiian ham and bacon pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer potluck or picnic. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham and bacon. The combination of sweet pineapple, salty ham, crispy bacon, and creamy dressing is sure to please everyone.

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