CANADIAN LIVING'S MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM

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My problem with Mac and Cheese is it's never cheesy enough. This one even impresses my younger daughter, who is a Kraft Mac and Cheese fan.

Provided by Karen1961

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 cup diced cooked ham
1/3 cup flour
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 1/2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese
3 cups uncooked macaroni
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; saute onion and ham until onion is soft.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring until well mixed.
  • Slowly add milk, whisking constantly, until mixture starts to thicken.
  • Add mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne.
  • Stir in cheddar cheese until just melted.
  • While making sauce, cook macaroni in a separate pot, until tender but firm.
  • Drain and put back into pot.
  • Combine with sauce, then pour into a 2 litre baking dish or casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl combine parmesan and bread crumbs.
  • Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
  • Broil for about 3 minutes, until brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.2, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 109.8, Sodium 776.1, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 34.5

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