Best Potluck Ham And Pasta Recipes

CHEESY HAM CASSEROLE

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This easy cheesy ham casserole is the perfect way to use up your leftover ham and stretch it to feed a crowd!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 pound medium shells
⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup flour
1 ¾ cups milk
1 cup light cream (10-12% M.F.)
½ teaspoon dijon
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon thyme
salt & pepper to taste
3 cups sharp cheddar (divided)
1 cup gruyere cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 cups diced ham
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
½ cup Panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix together topping ingredients, set aside.
Cook shells al dente according to package directions. Drain well.
Meanwhile, melt butter, flour and seasonings in a saucepan. Allow to cook 1 minute.
Slowly add in cream and milk while whisking after each addition. The mixture will seem thick at first but will smooth out with each addition.
Once all of the cream/milk is added, whisk while bringing to a boil over medium heat. Allow to boil 1 minute.
Remove from heat and stir in 2 ½ cups cheddar, gruyere cheese, and parmesan until smooth.
Mix cheese sauce with cooked pasta and ham and place in a 9x13 pan. Add topping and remaining ½ cup of cheese.
Bake 22-26 minutes or until heated through and topping is browned. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 126 mg, Sodium 865 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

POTLUCK HAM & PASTA

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I found this recipe in a magazine a while back and had forgotten about it. Now that I found it again I am going to try it. Photo: Tasteofhome.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

pkg (16 oz.) elbow macaroni
4 c fresh broccoli florets
1/2 c onion, chopped fine
1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
6 c milk
1 jar(s) (15 oz.) process cheese sauce (cheese whiz)
2 c (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 c fully cooked ham, cubed

Steps:

1. Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Add the broccoli during the last 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
2. In a large Dutch oven, saute onion in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in the flour, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, cooking and stirring for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cheese sauce and 1 cup of the cheddar until blended.
3. Remove from heat; stir in the ham, macaroni, and broccoli.
4. Divide between a greased 13x9" baking dish and a greased 8" square baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
5. NOTE: Recipe can easily be cut in half if feeding fewer people.