HAM MAC AND CHEESE

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I've been using this recipe for years-everyone loves it and it's perfect with a side salad. It also makes a wonderful potluck dish. -Susan Taul, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
1 tablespoon diced pimientos, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and butter; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the macaroni and cheese, ham, cottage cheese, sour cream, green onion, pimientos if desired, salt and mustard. Pour into a greased 1-1/2 qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.