DELUXE MAC & CHEESE WITH HAM AND PEAS

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I had some leftover Ham from our 2011 Christmas Dinner,and needed a different way to serve it.O.k. I hear some of you saying " It's the same way to make M & C with ham. " .But I think some of the ingredients in the sauce might not be what you expect.So, give it a try and tell me what you think. Submitted to Food.com ( a.k.a. " ZAAR " )on January 2nd.2012.

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups cooked small shell pasta (or whatever small pasta you have on hand )
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
3 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika (can use regular )
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (I think regular would work too)
1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (add extra if desired )
1 1/4 cups chopped cooked ham
1 cup peas
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 350 degrees,and lightly grease or spray a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan ( I used the same one that was used to cook the pasta in,one less pan to wash ),melt margarine over medium heat and add onion.
  • Cook onion until soft, then add flour and cook until flour is lightly browned.
  • Add milk,and all seasonings stir until slightly thick.
  • Reduce heat to low and add velveeta,stirring until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from heat,add cooked pasta,ham and peas.
  • Stir until all ingredients are well coated,if mixture seems to thick add a bit more milk.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish and top with optional cheese,bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Mansoor Badar
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party.


Kugendran Nagarajah
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite.


Lucy Onwuekwe
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried!


Chelsea Rogers
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves mac and cheese.


Sally
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Dare Leigh
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! My family loved it.


Raiyanna
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This recipe is too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more salt and pepper.


Anthony Baptiste
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my mac and cheese turned out dry and clumpy. I think I might have added too much flour.


Jordan Melgoza
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham.


Brown Takashi
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce was so creamy and the peas added a nice pop of color.


jesca silantoi
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Mohammed Shahed
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The addition of ham and peas made it extra special.


Zhakirah Ali vesso
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The macaroni was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was smooth and flavorful. The ham and peas added a nice touch of saltiness and sweetness.


Malk- Sami
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This deluxe mac and cheese with ham and peas was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.