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Creamy Ham Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy Ham Macaroni and Cheese in a bowl with a fork.
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This speedy, kid-friendly recipe for ham macaroni and cheese adds some protein to everyone’s favorite comfort food supper!

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces short pasta (campanelle, elbows, bow-ties, penne)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 ounces cubed cooked ham
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in a quarter cup of flour and a quarter teaspoon of pepper until smooth. Whisk in 2 cups of milk and bring to a boil.
  3. Add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
  4. Stir in the cooked pasta and ham.
  5. Ladle into soup bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan and serve!

Notes

  • Pasta: Any short pasta – elbows, bowties, penne, etc. – will work for this recipe.

  • Milk: Full fat or low-fat will work! Skim is too light to make the cheese sauce thick enough.

  • Cheese: You can modify the taste of this recipe by using anything from milk to extra sharp cheddar. We like sharp cheddar, but you be you.

  • Ham: If you don’t have leftover ham, a cooked ham steak is perfect. Look for them near the bacon in your supermarket.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/creamy-ham-macaroni-and-cheese/