CARRIES MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM

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Delicious, cheesy, yummy goodness. You can eat it right away, or bake it to get a crispy top, your choice. Cooking the onions with the pasta distributes the flavor. Give it a try. I did this as a pantry challenge, I had the stuff and threw it together!

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons margarine or 6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups milk
3/4 lb American cheese, shredded or sliced
1 lb elbow macaroni
1/4 cup onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups ham, cooked & diced

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding the diced onion when you put the dry pasta into the boiling water. Drain and rinse.
  • While pasta is draining, melt Margarine in the pot and then add the flour, garlic powder & salt. Stir constantly until thick and turning a dark butter color.
  • Add the milk and stir until it starts to thicken, then slowly, a bit at a time, add the cheese, stirring constantly. When everything is melted together and smooth, add the macaroni and ham in and mix well.
  • Serve OR Bake in an oven proof dish for 20 minutes at 375 for a crispy top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.8, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 51.6, Sodium 1094.7, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 24.9

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