SPICY HAM AND TOMATO MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Spicy Ham and Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
4 1/2 cups half-and-half cream (can use half of each to make 4-1/2 cups) or 4 1/2 cups full-fat milk (can use half of each to make 4-1/2 cups)
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, well drained and chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 cups chopped cooked ham (or to taste)
1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked only to VERY FIRM-tender and drained)
3 cups cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Butter a 3-quart casserole dish or a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large heavy saucepan melt the butter and cook the onion, garlic, jalapenos, coriander and cumin over low heat, stirring until the onion has softened.
  • Stir in flour and cook stirring for 3 minutes.
  • Add in half and half cream and/or milk; bring to a boil, whisking until mixture thickens (about 2 minutes).
  • Add in well-drained tomatoes; simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add in cayenne, salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cooked macaroni, and tomato/cream mixture.
  • Add in the chopped cooked ham.
  • Stir in the cheddar cheese to combine.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Bake on the second-lowest oven rack for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

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