FANCY MAC 'N' CHEESE

Fancy Mac 'n' Cheese image

Provided by zoe85

Categories Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (7 1/4 ounce) packages macaroni and white cheddar cheese mix, mix or 2 (7 1/4 ounce) packages macaroni and cheese mix
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup butter, plus
1 tablespoon butter, divided
1/2 cup milk
2 cups cubed cooked ham
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Set cheese sauce packet from dinner mix aside. Bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook for 4 minutes. Add the broccoli, onion and garlic. Cook 3-6 minutes longer or until macaroni is tender; drain.
In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Stir in cheese sauce mix and milk. Add ham, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in macaroni mixture.
Transfer to a greased broiler-proof 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over top. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 4-5 minutes or until top is golden brown. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.3, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 70.9, Sodium 232, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 12.1