Best Ham Swiss Baked Penne Recipes

HAM & SWISS BAKED PENNE

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As a kid I loved to the hot ham and Swiss sandwiches from a local fast-food restaurant. With its melty, gooey goodness, this bake makes me think of them. -Ally Billhorn, Wilton, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2-1/3 cups uncooked penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
TOPPING:
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Gradually stir in Swiss and Colby cheeses until melted. Add ham and pasta; toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over pasta. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

HAM & SWISS BAKED PENNE RECIPE

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How to make Ham & Swiss Baked Penne Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2-1/3 cups uncooked penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
TOPPING:
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually stir in Swiss and Colby cheeses until melted. Add ham and pasta; toss to coat.
Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over pasta. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 6 servings.