Best 7 Ham Mac And Cheese Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight that combines the hearty flavors of ham, the creamy richness of mac and cheese, and the golden crunch of a casserole topping. This delectable dish is perfect for a comforting family meal or a special occasion feast.

The ham mac and cheese casserole is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The tender ham provides a smoky and savory base, while the creamy mac and cheese adds a velvety richness. The crispy casserole topping, made from a combination of bread crumbs, butter, and Parmesan cheese, adds a delightful crunch and golden-brown finish.

This versatile casserole can be customized to suit your preferences. For a cheesy indulgence, add extra cheddar or mozzarella cheese to the mac and cheese sauce. If you prefer a spicy kick, incorporate diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper. Experiment with different types of ham, such as smoked ham or honey-baked ham, to create unique flavor profiles.

The recipe also includes variations for a slow cooker and an air fryer, making it convenient to prepare this dish using your preferred cooking method. The slow cooker option allows for hassle-free cooking, while the air fryer version delivers a crispy crust and tender interior.

Whether you choose to bake, slow-cook, or air-fry this ham mac and cheese casserole, it's sure to be a hit with family and friends. Its comforting flavors, customizable options, and ease of preparation make it an ideal dish for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM



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If you like, use just one type of cheddar or mix with another melting cheese, such as pepper Jack, Muenster, Swiss, or mozzarella.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound elbow pasta
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional)
1 1/4 cups shredded yellow cheddar cheese (5 ounces)
1 1/4 cups shredded white cheddar cheese (5 ounces)
8 ounces ham, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 slices white sandwich bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente; drain and reserve. Meanwhile, in a 5-quart heavy pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in flour to coat onion. In a slow steady stream, whisk in milk until there are no lumps.
  • Cook, whisking often, until mixture is thick and bubbly and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in cayenne, if using, and 1 cup each yellow and white cheddar cheese. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Toss pasta with cheese mixture; fold in ham. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or individual dishes. Set aside.
  • In a food processor, pulse bread until large crumbs form. Toss together with remaining 1/4 cup each white and yellow cheddar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top pasta with breadcrumb mixture. Bake until top is golden, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g

CREAMY HAM 'N' MACARONI



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The original comfort food, macaroni and cheese gets a makeover with the addition of cubed ham and grated Parmesan. Kids will love it! -Christy Looper, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in the milk, bouillon and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese, ham, Parmesan cheese and macaroni., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

ULTIMATE MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM CASSEROLE



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Elbow macaroni in a rich cheese sauce combining the creamy smoothness of Velveeta and the tangy flavor of real cheddar laced with bits of sweet virgina ham. Comfort food at its best!!!

Provided by Joanne117

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 ounces Velveeta cheese
10 ounces quality sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup breadcrumbs
10 tablespoons butter
1 large onion
1/4 cup flour (heaping don't level)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt, then season to taste
1 dash pepper
1 quart whole milk
16 ounces elbow macaroni
2 -3 cups virginia ham, diced (optional)

Steps:

  • Grate onion, drain juice, set aside. Cube most of Velveeta, shred remaining 2 oz. Put a pot of water on to boil. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in small dish (for breadcrumbs), and melt 6 tablespoons butter in another large saucepan.
  • When butter in large saucepan is melted, sauté onion until golden. Add breadcrumbs to the 4 tablespoons of butter, and stir well, on medium heat, until golden brown (will take a while, keep stirring). When onion is golden, add flour, stir well and cook (while stirring) about 2 minutes. Add dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Then add milk gradually, while stirring.
  • Cook on medium heat until sauce comes to a boil and thickens, stirring often. Add salt, then cubed Velveeta. Then add all shredded cheddar except 1 ½ cups. When cheese is melted taste to see if more salt is needed. Add ham and stir well. Cook macaroni about 6 or 7 minutes, should still be a little firm. Drain well and add to cheese sauce mixture. Spray a 9 X13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. Fill with cheese macaroni mixture, and spread evenly. Dot top with remaining Velveeta, then mix remaining cheddar with bread crumbs and spread evenly on top of macaroni mixture. Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 27.3, Cholesterol 132.4, Sodium 1610.7, Carbohydrate 71.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 13.9, Protein 32.3

HAM, MACARONI, AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Recipe Source: Crisco http://crisco.com/scripts/display_recipe.asp?recipe_nbr=37950 I altered this one a bit to suit our tastes. My husband and daughter love it. The more cheese and meat the better.

Provided by Jane Burch

Categories     Ham

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
1/8 cup margarine
1 tablespoon flour
2 1/2 cups milk
4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups baked ham, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Melt the margarine in a saucepan.
  • Stir in the flour until well mixed.
  • Pour in the milk, stirring until thickened. Stir in 1-1/2 cups of the cheese and mix well.
  • Stir ham into the cheese sauce; then stir the cheese sauce into the macaroni in a casserole dish.
  • Top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 822.3, Fat 49.6, SaturatedFat 28.5, Cholesterol 140, Sodium 845.8, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 40.8

HAM AND MACARONI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Ham And Macaroni Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 47m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups macaroni
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked cubed ham
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni, add the broccoli to the water the last 3 minutes of cooking.
  • Drain.
  • Add all other ingredients EXCEPT parmesan cheese.
  • Mix well; put in casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350* for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan and bake 5 more minutes.

MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE WITH HAM



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Combine family favorites in our Mac and Cheese Casserole with Ham. Ham and peas mix it up in this delicious baked mac and cheese casserole recipe. Plus, it's ideal for weeknights since it's table-ready in just thirty minutes. You may have to include this in the menu rotation more often.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
3/4 cup chopped OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham
1 cup frozen peas, thawed, drained
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package. Stir in ham, peas and milk.
  • Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; top with cheddar.
  • Bake 15 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 1380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g

CHEDDAR BACON AND HAM CASSEROLE



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This casserole combines popular ingredients like broccoli, ham and bacon.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (5.1 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cheddar & bacon potatoes
2 1/3 cups boiling water
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup diced ham
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. In ungreased 2-quart casserole, stir Sauce Mix, boiling water, milk and butter with whisk. Stir in Potatoes and remaining ingredients.
  • Bake uncovered about 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir; let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1310 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your mac and cheese a more complex flavor. A good combination is cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta is best for mac and cheese. If you overcook it, it will become mushy.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough. You want the sauce to be able to coat the pasta evenly. If it's too thin, it will make the mac and cheese runny.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins. Some popular options include ham, bacon, vegetables, and spices. Get creative and experiment with different flavors.
  • Bake the mac and cheese until it's golden brown and bubbly. This will give it a nice crust and a gooey center.

Conclusion:

Ham mac and cheese casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover ham, and it's also a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make a mac and cheese casserole that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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