CREAMY HAM 'N' MACARONI

Creamy Ham 'n' Macaroni image

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.