JALAPEñO MACARONI & HAM BAKE

Jalapeño Macaroni & Ham Bake image

Mac and cheese is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. This version will have the crowd on its feet and cheering. Turn up the heat with jalapeños and ham baked right in.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pkg. (7-1/4 oz. each) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 Tbsp. oil
15 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Honey Ham, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
4 eggs, beaten
4 KRAFT Big Slice Pepper Jack Cheese Slice, coarsely chopped
18 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

Heat oven to 350ºF.
Prepare Dinners in large saucepan as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet on medium heat. Add ham, onions, peppers and garlic; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
Add ham mixture to Dinners with eggs and chopped cheese; mix lightly. Mix cracker crumbs and parsley; stir half into Dinner mixture. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining crumb mixture.
Bake 35 min. or until center is set and casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 3 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g