spam-a-roni!
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 leftover Easter ham in these photos.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4-5 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces macaroni, uncooked
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups chopped spam
- 1 package (8 oz) velveeta cheese shreds
- 1 small can (5.3 oz) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese (optional)
How To Make spam-a-roni!
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Step 1First, cook macaroni. Bring 2 quarts salted water to a boil and stir in macaroni. Cook 10 minutes. -
Step 2While 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.
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Step 3Back 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.
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Step 4Stir macaroni into the cheese sauce, blending well. If desired, top with additional grated cheese and cover dish so cheese melts.
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