Best 10 Spicy Ham And Tomato Macaroni And Cheese Casserole Recipes

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Feel the heat and savor the flavors of the spicy ham and tomato macaroni and cheese casserole, a dish that combines bold tastes and creamy textures to create a culinary delight. With a combination of spicy ham, tangy tomatoes, and gooey cheese, this casserole is sure to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings for a satisfying and flavorful meal. Whether you're looking for a comforting dinner option or a dish to impress your guests, this recipe will guide you through the simple steps to create a spicy ham and tomato macaroni and cheese casserole that will leave a lasting impression. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create a dish that will become a favorite in your kitchen.

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BAKED TOMATO MAC N CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Kids and adults will find this mac-n-cheese recipe to be delicious and a bit different. Tomatoes give the sauce a slight pinkish color and a flavor that is hard to top.

Provided by Goodfella

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
6 tablespoons butter
¼ cup flour
1 quart half-and-half
2 cups chicken broth
4 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a baking dish.
  • 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, return macaroni to pot, and stir tomatoes into the macaroni. Cook over medium heat until the macaroni absorbs some of the liquid from the tomatoes, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir flour into melted butter and cook until bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly stream half-and-half and chicken broth into the butter mixture while stirring. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue to cook while stirring continually until thickened and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat. Melt mild Cheddar cheese and sharp Cheddar cheese into the butter mixture one handful at a time, stirring to incorporate each addition before adding the next. Season the cheese mixture with pepper and pour over the macaroni; stir to coat pasta evenly. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with crushed crackers.
  • Bake in preheated oven until crust is golden brown and the liquid is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 889 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 156.3 mg, Fat 55.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 32.9 g, Sodium 922.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

HAM, MACARONI, AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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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

8 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
1/8 cup margarine
1 tablespoon flour
2 1/2 cups milk
4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups baked ham, diced

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

HOMEMADE SPICY MAC AND CHEESE WITH TOMATOES



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Macaroni in a tomato and cheese sauce with spicy peppers. Very easy to make using ingredients right off the shelf at your local grocer.

Provided by j Morgan

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapeno
1 (11 ounce) can tomato bisque
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 (16 ounce) package medium pasta shells
2 (8 ounce) packages shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
2 (8 ounce) packages shredded pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with jalapeno, tomato bisque, and green chilies together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and let simmer.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and place into the bottom of a casserole dish.
  • Pour tomato sauce over pasta and stir in 1/2 Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 pepper Jack cheese. Top with remaining 1/2 Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 pepper Jack cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese begins to brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1329.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SPICY HAM AND TOMATO MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Spicy Ham and Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
4 1/2 cups half-and-half cream (can use half of each to make 4-1/2 cups) or 4 1/2 cups full-fat milk (can use half of each to make 4-1/2 cups)
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, well drained and chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 cups chopped cooked ham (or to taste)
1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked only to VERY FIRM-tender and drained)
3 cups cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Butter a 3-quart casserole dish or a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large heavy saucepan melt the butter and cook the onion, garlic, jalapenos, coriander and cumin over low heat, stirring until the onion has softened.
  • Stir in flour and cook stirring for 3 minutes.
  • Add in half and half cream and/or milk; bring to a boil, whisking until mixture thickens (about 2 minutes).
  • Add in well-drained tomatoes; simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add in cayenne, salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cooked macaroni, and tomato/cream mixture.
  • Add in the chopped cooked ham.
  • Stir in the cheddar cheese to combine.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Bake on the second-lowest oven rack for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

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

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Spicy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Diggy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (7 1/4 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix
1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, diced
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon red pepper powder
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Make mac and cheese according to pkg instructions.
  • Then brown and crumble ground beef with onion.
  • Drain.
  • In a 9x13-inch dish combine all ingredients and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

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.

TOMATO MACARONI CASSEROLE



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I dress up cooked macaroni with four flavorful ingredients. This dish is one of my husband's favorites. - Karen Smith, Thornton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a greased 11x7-in. microwave-safe dish, combine the macaroni, tomatoes and 3/4 cup cheese; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes; stir. Cover and heat 45 seconds longer. , Sprinkle with bacon and remaining cheese. Microwave, uncovered, for 20-40 seconds longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SPICY TOMATO JALAPENO MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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You can really use any kind of hot peppers that you like for this, for extreme spice add in another jalapeño! Prep time does not include boiling the macaroni.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked ONLY to barely firm-tender and drained)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
4 cups half-and-half cream
salt
cayenne pepper (or use black pepper)
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes (very well drained, then chopped)
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 1/3 cups grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375°F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Butter a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • In a large saucepan melt 1/3 cup butter, add in the onions, garlic, diced jalapeño pepper, coriander and cumin; stirring until the onions are tender (about 5 minutes).
  • Add in flour and stir for 2 minutes with a wooden spoon.
  • Slowly add in the half and half cream whisking continuously until the mixture boils and thickens.
  • Add in cayenne pepper and salt to taste.
  • Add in chopped tomatoes and simmer for about 3 minutes (do not add in the cheese, add it in when when mixing in the bowl).
  • In a large bowl mix together the cooked macaroni and tomato mixture, then stir in both cheeses; mix well to combine.
  • Transfer to prepared casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl mix together the fresh bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the macaroni mixture in the baking pan.
  • Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1097.2, Fat 59.2, SaturatedFat 35.8, Cholesterol 171, Sodium 1073.7, Carbohydrate 96.6, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 8.2, Protein 45.3

TOMATO, HAM AND CHEESE BAKE



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A great supper dish with a green salad and a glass of Pinot Grigio. Add this to your buffet dinner or potluck supper

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Ham

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 cups cooked ham, chopped
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
6 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Combine ham, mayo, and parsley.
  • In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs, cheese and melted butter.
  • In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, place 1/3 of the tomatoes, top with 1/3 of the ham mixture, cover with 1/3 of the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Repeat process, creating 2 more layers.
  • Bake 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  • Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality macaroni and cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the final dish.
  • Add some chopped vegetables to the macaroni and cheese. This will make it more nutritious and flavorful. Good options include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and spinach.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give the macaroni and cheese a more complex flavor. Good options include cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Gruyère.
  • Season the macaroni and cheese well. This will help to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Bake the macaroni and cheese until it is golden brown and bubbly. This will ensure that it is cooked through and has a nice crust.

Conclusion:

Spicy ham and tomato macaroni and cheese casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. The combination of spicy ham, tomatoes, and cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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