IRON MIKE'S WHITE SHARP CHEDDAR N' HAM MACARONI AND CHEESE
I ate the most incredible macaroni and cheese with ham that my wife brought home from some fancy restaurant in town known for their Mac n Cheese. (It was packaged in aluminum foil which was formed to look like a swan - I don't even WANT to know how much she paid for this dish!) ANYway - Since Kraft doesn't make this in a box, I thought I'd try out my hand (and whisk) at making it from scratch. Below is the result of many trials (and a few errors...) on my journey to Mac 'n Cheese perfection. I hope you enjoy this as much as my family. There are some recommendations at the bottom regarding different substitutions... I'd appreciate any feedback!
Provided by Mr-Mom
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Begin the cooking process of the macaroni- according to package directions; Add cubed ham (to warm) during the final minute or so of cooking the macaroni; Drain and set aside.
- While water is heating and macaroni is cooking, make your White Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add Flour and Salt, and cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly with a wire whisk until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Stir the Milk into the mixture and bring to a boil.
- Stirring constantly, boil mixture for 1 minute.
- Lower heat and cook until thickened, stirring regularly about 4-6 minutes.
- (Don't forget to add the ham to the macaroni as it is cooking!).
- Remove White Sauce from heat; Add cheese; stir until melted; Pepper to taste.
- Combine cheese sauce with the macaroni and ham in a bowl (or the macaroni pot); stir well.
- Serve with a yummy green vegetable on the side like green beans or asparagus.
- Enjoy!
- CHEF'S NOTES: You may use Medium/Mild Cheddar or maybe even PepperJack with this recipe as well; I would add a little"kick" with the milder cheeses by adding a clove of minced garlic, or by using salami pieces instead of ham- Yum!
HAM AND CHEDDAR MACARONI SALAD
I made this on a Sunday to keep in the fridge for DH to grab for dinner during the week because it was too hot to cook! He loved it and ate the whole big bowl! Its more of a main dish pasta salad. Try it I think you'll like it!
Provided by Little Bee
Categories Ham
Time 28m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dice ham into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Combine ham and cheese with macaroni, celery, onion and pickle.
- Mix mayonnaise and mustard,Salt and pepper to taste.
- Then stir into macaroni mixture, mixing well.
- Chill well until ready to serve, several hours for maximum flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 863.2, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 11.9
EASY CHEDDAR MACARONI AND HAM CASSEROLE
This easy to make, delicious casserole is true comfort food.
Provided by Anita Hoffman
Categories Casseroles
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cook macaroni in large saucepan for 8-10 minutes. Drain and return to pan.
- 2. Squeeze cheese sauce over hot macaroni. Stir until blended. Stir in ham, peas and milk.
- 3. Spoon into a 2 quart baking dish and top with Cheddar cheese. Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter; sprinkle over casserole before baking.
- 4. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
MACARONI, HAM AND CHEDDAR
Steps:
- Preparation Time: 2 minutes Preparation: Mix the ham, cheese and mustard with 2 portions, or approximately 3 cups, of hot mac and cheese, and serve. Servings: 2 Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 510; Total fat 22g; Saturated fat 10g; Cholesterol 90mg; Sodium 720mg; Carbohydrate 53g; Fiber 3g; Protein 26g; Vitamin A 120%DV*; Vitamin C 4%DV; Calcium 25%DV; Iron 20%DV * Daily Value
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