Best 9 Mac And Spam Recipes

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Mac and spam is a classic dish that combines the flavors of macaroni and canned luncheon meat. It is a quick and easy meal that can be tailored to suit individual tastes. This article will provide you with a variety of recipes for mac and spam, ensuring that you find the perfect one to satisfy your cravings. Whether you prefer a simple and straightforward recipe or one that incorporates a variety of ingredients and flavors, this article offers something for everyone.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY MACARONI BAKE



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The best things really do come in threes. There's The Three Musketeers. Three-ring circuses. And rock-paper-scissors. The best-tasting things come in threes as well: macaroni, cheese, and SPAM® Classic. You know what else is amazing? This yummy recipe serves 6-which is two times three!

Provided by SPAM® Brand

Categories     entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12-ounce) can SPAM® Classic, diced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
8 ounces elbow macaroni
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (1 slice)
1 pinch ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/2 pound processed sharp American cheese, diced
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole pan.
  • Cook macaroni according to the package, then drain.
  • In casserole, stir together SPAM® Classic and macaroni.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Blend in flour, salt, mustard, black pepper, and cayenne until smooth.
  • Stir in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture thickens and boils. Add the cheese and cook, stirring until it's melted.
  • Pour over SPAM® mixture and mix together well.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, then stir in breadcrumbs and paprika. Sprinkle over macaroni. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

SPAM MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This decadent yet simple recipe pairs creamy macaroni and cheese with crispy, salty-sweet diced Spam for a dish that bridges Puerto Rico and the South. It's much quicker than most homemade macaroni and cheese recipes (which often require making a roux and cream sauce), without sacrificing texture or flavor. It is also incredibly adaptable, because it will work with most cheeses. If you have the time and the will, sprinkle the finished macaroni with extra cheese and bake under a low broil for 5 to 10 minutes until toasted. During tough times, a box of instant mac and cheese and a can of Spam will also yield delicious results.

Provided by Von Diaz

Categories     dinner, casseroles, meat, noodles, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12-ounce) can Spam, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
Kosher salt
1 pound dried macaroni
3 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 1/2 to 5 cups shredded cheese (about 20 to 24 ounces), preferably a combination of Monterey Jack and sharp yellow Cheddar
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil over high heat in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high, then add Spam and fry for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the meat is evenly browned and crispy. (Feel free to taste along the way until the Spam reaches your desired crispness.) Remove from heat until ready to use.
  • Once water has come to a rolling boil, add a fistful of salt, then stir in the macaroni. Cook according to package instructions, stirring several times, until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain the noodles in a large colander, then rinse the noodles and the pot with lukewarm water.
  • Return pot to stovetop over medium heat and add 2 cups milk. While the milk is warming, combine remaining 1 cup milk and the flour in a medium bowl and whisk together until there are no lumps. Once the milk starts to steam, whisk in the milk-and-flour mixture, and continue to whisk gently until a béchamel forms as thick as plain yogurt, about 12 minutes.
  • Once the sauce is thickened, reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in 4 cups shredded cheese until fully melted. Add white and black pepper, then season to taste with salt.
  • Off heat, add Spam and cooked macaroni, and fold a dozen or so times until thoroughly mixed.
  • Serve immediately, passing the extra cheese at the table, or transfer the macaroni to a casserole, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake under low broil until toasted on top, about 5 to 10 minutes.

SPAM & MACARONI SUMMER SALAD



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From Creamettes & Spam I have had this recipe that I cut from a magazine for I probably 20 years. To tell the truth, never made it. We love Spam, yes it's true so I though and it just sound good. Hope I will get around to making it some day. I think the colored noodles would be fun with all the other colors.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Summer

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 ounces elbow macaroni (2 cups dry)
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese, diced in chunks
1 (12 ounce) can Spam, cubed
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or salad dressing)
1 cup celery, diced
10 ounces frozen sweet peas or 17 ounces peas

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to directions. Drain, do not chill.
  • While hot drizzle with oil and vinegar.
  • Add onion, seasonings and cheese, toss well.
  • Chill throughly. Serve on salad greens to dress up (optional).

SPAM HOTDISH



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Make and share this Spam Hotdish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shelby Jo

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h40m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups macaroni
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
10 1/2 ounces cream or 10 1/2 ounces milk
1 (12 ounce) can Spam
1/2 tablespoon onion flakes
10 -12 slices American cheese (about 10-12 slices stacked together)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni as directed on package.
  • While macaroni cooks, cut up cheese slices and spam.
  • Mix milk or cream, soup, cheese, spam, and onion flakes. Stir toghether and add the noodles. Bake at 325 for 1 1/2 hours.

SPAMARONI AND CHEESE



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Easy, economical comfort food, combining childhood favorites. My kids loved this when they were growing up.

Provided by DustyRider

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

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 (14 ounce) package deluxe macaroni and cheese dinner mix (such as Kraft®)
1 (12 ounce) can luncheon meat (such as Spam®), cut into 1/4-inch cubes
¼ cup milk
½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Place macaroni, cheese, cubed luncheon meat, and milk in a large bowl; mix well to combine. Turn out into casserole dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691.8 calories, Carbohydrate 80.1 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 2219.7 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

SPAM & MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Delicous casserole! My children love this recipe! Great for those evening when you're in a hurry - or are cooking from staples you have in the freezer/pantry! ENJOY!

Provided by WJKing

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1 cup peas, cooked
1 can light Spam, cubed
1 cup milk
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup onion

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Place into casserole dish& bake@ 375 for 30 minutes.

SPAM AND MACARONI HASH



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This is definitely not the kind of recipe I usually post on Zaar. In fact, some people who read this recipe may think I am out of my cotton pickin' mind and wonder where I get the nerve to call my self a cook at all...lol. But, I love this stuff. First of all, you have to be a spam lover to even consider this. I have loved spam since I was younger. I don't eat it often, now that I am an adult, but there are still times that I find myself wanting it. This was one of those times. I was having a lazy day and didn't feel much like cooking and this is the recipe that resulted. I was very much in the mood for spam and for fast results. My husband even liked this and he isn't much of a spam fan most of the time! So, if you are thinking about trying this recipe, you have to love spam, ok? You can add two beaten eggs after it it all together and then put some spaghetti sauce over the top and bake it as well. I did that once but I like it better just plain when I am in a hurry!!! the cooking time of 10-12 min. is for cooking the macaroni. But if you decide to do the oven one with the beaten eggs, you will cook it 30-40 min. or until the eggs are set and well done.

Provided by OceanLuvinGranny

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 1 Casserole, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) box deluxe macaroni and cheese mix (the kind with the little foil packet of creamy cheese sauce, not the dry sauce)
1 (12 ounce) can Spam (I used the Lite one)
1 (15 ounce) can French style green beans, well drained
garlic powder
onion powder
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, well drained. you can save the liquid for something else. (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni as per pkg. instructions. Drain. Squeeze the cheese sauce on the macaroni and mix well. I did not add any margarine, just the cheese sauce. When well mixed, add the green beans and mix well again. Open the can of spam and grate it. Then, add it to the macaroni/green bean mixture and mix well. If you choose not to use the diced tomatos, you are ready to eat. If you choose to use the tomatoes, add them and mix them gently inches At this point, you can either put it in a casserole dish, and pour two beaten eggs over it, then top it with a layer of spaghetti sauce and bake it until the eggs are done and its hot and bubbly OR you can just eat it the way it is sprinkled with salt and pepper. Either way, I think ist yummy. It is even better the next day heated up in the microwave. But, I warn you, if you don't like Spam, you won't like this!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.2, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 2165.5, Carbohydrate 77.5, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 10.8, Protein 27.6

MAC AND SPAM



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 box Kraft Mac 'N Cheese
1 tin Spam
8 oz pineapple chunks

Steps:

  • Prepare mac 'n cheese according to box instructions except double the milk.
  • Drain pineapple well. Cut Spam into chunks. Mix all together.
  • Bake in casserole dish at 350°F for 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE-MAPLE FRIED SPAM



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My husband made this dish for me and I watched him with an extremely skeptical look on my face. I didn't like Spam and the whole maple syrup thing just sounded weird. Boy, was I ever wrong. The sweetness of the syrup and the saltiness of the Spam are one of the best flavor combinations.

Provided by Jen Wiehl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (7 1/4 ounce) box Kraft macaroni and cheese
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) can Spam
maple syrup

Steps:

  • Make macaroni and cheese per instructions on box.
  • Slice Spam into 1/4" thick slices.
  • Coat fry pan (non-stick works best) with maple syrup and lay slices of Spam in it.
  • Fry until Spam is golden and crispy on the edges.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality Spam: Opt for classic Spam or Spam Lite with 25% less sodium.
  • Enhance Spam's flavor: Pan-fry Spam slices until crispy for a more intense flavor.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Experiment with different cheese types, such as sharp cheddar, mozzarella, or Gruyère, to create a unique flavor profile.
  • Incorporate vegetables: Add chopped veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, or bell peppers for added nutrition and flavor.
  • Use flavorful pasta: Choose a pasta shape that holds the sauce well, such as macaroni, shells, or penne.
  • Make a creamy sauce: Use a combination of milk, cheese, and butter to create a smooth and creamy sauce.
  • Add seasonings and spices: Experiment with different herbs, spices, and seasonings to enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Serve with a side salad: Pair your mac and Spam with a fresh and light side salad for a balanced meal.

Conclusion:

Mac and Spam is a versatile and delicious dish that can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, it's a perfect comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or one with a modern twist, there's a mac and Spam recipe out there for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece that will satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling warm and satisfied.

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