Best Broccoli Ham Macaroni Recipes

BROCCOLI-HAM MACARONI

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Creamy and cheesy, this dressed-up version of mac and cheese provides all the goodness of comfort food without the extra fat. -Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups fat-free milk
2-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
TOPPING:
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., In another saucepan, saute the onion, ham and red pepper in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in the cheese, parsley, mustard and seasonings until blended. Drain broccoli and macaroni; stir into cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish (dish will be full)., Combine bread crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 734mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

HAM & BROCCOLI MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Broccoli florets and slow-cooked ham make this Parmesan and cheddar macaroni casserole a nice, hearty dish for a cold night.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 cups small broccoli florets
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup chopped OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Slow Cooked Ham

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 4 min.
Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. or until bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add 1 cup cheddar and Parmesan; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until cheddar is melted.
Drain macaroni mixture. Add to sauce in skillet along with the ham; mix well. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheddar.
Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 18 g