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

ANil Tandukar
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I was very impressed with this recipe. The macaroni and cheese was delicious and the ham added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Hayley Persad
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The macaroni and cheese is always a crowd-pleaser, and the ham adds a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Amir Ismeti
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I was very impressed with this recipe. The macaroni and cheese was delicious and the ham added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


george villanueva
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! The macaroni and cheese was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. The ham added a nice smoky flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Saad Shareef
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This is a delicious and easy recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The macaroni and cheese is creamy and flavorful, and the ham adds a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Meccy Atieno
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This is a great recipe for a family meal. The macaroni and cheese is always a hit with the kids, and the ham adds a nice touch for the adults. I will definitely be making this again.


Nomii Abbasi
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I was very impressed with this recipe. The macaroni and cheese was delicious and the ham added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


James Brad
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The macaroni and cheese is always a crowd-pleaser, and the ham adds a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ketorwosorgbor Moses
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I was very impressed with this recipe. The macaroni and cheese was delicious and the ham added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Fernanda Tut
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! The macaroni and cheese was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. The ham added a nice smoky flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Onkabetse t
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This is a delicious and easy recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The macaroni and cheese is creamy and flavorful, and the ham adds a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Azi Muhammad
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This is a great recipe for a family meal. The macaroni and cheese is always a hit with the kids, and the ham adds a nice touch for the adults. I will definitely be making this again.


Olufunto Adenubi
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. The macaroni and cheese was delicious, and the ham added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Aquileo Vazquez
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The macaroni and cheese is always a crowd-pleaser, and the ham adds a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Itx Zainii
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This cheesy macaroni with ham dish was a hit with my family! The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. The ham added a nice smoky flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.