HAM HOT DISH

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Parmesan cheese makes this a rich and tasty variation of traditional macaroni and cheese. My family has come to expect this meal whenever I have leftover ham.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash pepper
2-3/4 cups milk
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (4 ounces) mushrooms stems and pieces, drained
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 package (7 ounces) macaroni, cooked and drained
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

In a saucepan, saute onion in butter for 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Add the green pepper, mushrooms and pimientos. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; add macaroni and mix well. , Spoon half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with ham and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Top with the remaining macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.