Cheese and Macaroni with Ham

Name: Cheese and Macaroni with Ham
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 Tbsp butter; 3 Tbsp flour; 2 c milk; 8 oz cream cheese; 2 c shredded cheddar; 2 tsp spicy brown mustard; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 3 c uncooked macaroni; 3/4 c breadcrumbs; 2 Tbsp parsley, minced; 1 ham steak, precooked and cubed

By Sara Andrea
@Sara_Andrea

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This dish is so decadent and creamy! We loved the addition of cream cheese. It adds a slight tang and makes the macaroni super creamy. Even though there's only a little bit, you taste a bit of spiciness from the mustard. Very yummy! Perfect as an entree or a side dish. A great recipe to use leftover holiday ham too. The Test Kitchen

Rating:

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Serves:

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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6 Tbsp

butter
3 Tbsp

flour
2 c

milk
8 oz

cream cheese
2 c

shredded cheddar
2 tsp

spicy brown mustard
1/2 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

pepper
3 c

uncooked macaroni
3/4 c

breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp

parsley, minced
1

ham steak, precooked and cubed

How to Make Cheese and Macaroni with Ham

Step-by-Step

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook macaroni.
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in large saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth. Add milk, stir constantly until bubbly. Add cream cheese. After melted, stir in salt, pepper, and mustard.
Add cheddar, stir; remove from heat.
Combine pasta, ham, and sauce.
Add to baking dish.
In a separate small pan melt 2 tablespoons butter; toss breadcrumbs and parsley.
Sprinkle over macaroni.
Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.