Best Ham N Cheese Pasta Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

HAM AND CHEESE PASTA

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A different way to do mac and cheese with the addition of ham and using Colby cheese in the sauce. Yum!

Provided by Marie

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon mustard
3 1/2 cups shredded colby cheese
1/2 lb ham, cut into small chunks
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook and drain pasta per package directions.
Melt butter over low heat and saute garlic in it for 30 seconds.
Whisk in flour and salt and pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly.
Gradually stir in milk and heat to a boil, stirring constantly.
Stir in mustard and Colby cheese and cook, stirring occasionally until cheese is melted.
Stir pasta and ham into cheese sauce.
Pour into ungreased 2 quart baking dish.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1842.2, Fat 107.4, SaturatedFat 64.8, Cholesterol 353, Sodium 3989.3, Carbohydrate 114.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 102