SPAM-A-RONI!

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I made this up when our children were small, as a way to get a few more vegetables into them. They loved it! It is a marriage of a comfort favorite, macaroni and cheese, with green peas and some added protein with the meat. Although we always called it "Spam"-a-roni, you can use any leftover meat for this recipe. I have used our...

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Pasta

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz macaroni, uncooked
1 c frozen peas
2 c chopped spam
1 pkg (8 oz) velveeta cheese shreds
1 small can (5.3 oz) evaporated milk
1/2 c shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. First, cook macaroni. Bring 2 quarts salted water to a boil and stir in macaroni. Cook 10 minutes.
  • 2. While pasta is cooking, place Velveeta cheese and evaporated milk in a microwave-safe 2-quart serving dish. Heat on high power 1 minute at a time, stirring until cheese melts and blends completely. It takes about 3 minutes.
  • 3. Back to the pasta: After 10 minutes, add the peas and chopped spam to the macaroni and bring back to a boil. Continue to cook about 3 minutes, until macaroni is done to your liking. Drain well.
  • 4. Stir macaroni into the cheese sauce, blending well. If desired, top with additional grated cheese and cover dish so cheese melts.

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