Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our curated collection of mac and cheese with ham recipes. From classic Southern-style dishes to modern gourmet twists, our recipes cater to every palate. Prepare to be amazed by the rich, cheesy goodness of our recipes, featuring a variety of homemade sauces, perfectly cooked pasta, and tender, flavorful ham. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and variations to suit your preferences. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our recipes will guide you towards creating a delightful and satisfying mac and cheese with ham that will become a family favorite.
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MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM
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
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
CHEESY MACARONI WITH HAM
Enjoy this cheesy pasta that's made with ham and tomatoes and topped with bread crumbs - a tasty Italian dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
- Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in butter, stirring frequently, until golden. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in flour, salt, mustard and red pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 5 minutes. Gently stir in ham, tomatoes and cooked macaroni.
- Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over macaroni.
- Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until browned and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1063 mg
HAM MAC AND CHEESE
I've been using this recipe for years-everyone loves it and it's perfect with a side salad. It also makes a wonderful potluck dish. -Susan Taul, Birmingham, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and butter; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the macaroni and cheese, ham, cottage cheese, sour cream, green onion, pimientos if desired, salt and mustard. Pour into a greased 1-1/2 qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
CREAMY HAM 'N' MACARONI
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
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.
INSTANT POT® MAC AND CHEESE WITH HAM AND PEAS
Forget about the blue box (you know what I'm talking about) and make homemade mac and cheese for a weeknight dinner. The ham, peas, and optional hot sauce add some pizzazz to classic mac and cheese. Adjust the consistency of the mac and cheese sauce to suit your personal preference. I used Kraft® 2% Milk Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese to reduce fat with no negative effect on taste.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 44m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine water, elbow macaroni, mustard powder, salt, and hot sauce in an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Set to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and cook for 4 minutes. Allow up to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Switch to Low Saute function by pressing Saute once and Adjust twice. Stir macaroni to separate any clumps.
- Stir evaporated milk, milk, and butter into the pot. Add Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese gradually, stirring constantly until melted. Stir in ham and peas. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.8 calories, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1150.4 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
MAC 'N' CHEESE WITH HAM
This hearty and comforting casserole features ingredients that everyone loves. It has a satisfying homemade flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, parsley, mustard and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted., Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce. Stir in the ham, asparagus and mushrooms. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil, drop in pasta. Cook pasta to just shy of al dente.
- Heat sauce pot with butter over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, whisk in stock then milk, allow the sauce to thicken, and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in cheeses in a figure eight motion. Stir in Dijon and ham and remove the sauce from heat. Drain pasta and combine with sauce.
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM
A simple dish from Once a Month Cooking. You can cook this straight from the freezer for an easy weeknight dinner.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Ham
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- White sauce:.
- In medium saucepan, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper; using wire whisk, stir in milk until smooth. Add butter. Stirring constantly with rubber spatula, bring to boil over medium-high heat and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Stir dry mustard into white sauce; add 1 3/4 cups grated cheese and stir until melted (reserve 1/4 cup cheese for topping). Cook elbow macaroni for six minutes; drain. Add cheese sauce to macaroni; stir. Turn into a greased, 2-quart casserole dish; stir in ham cubes. Top with reserved grated cheese.
- To freeze:.
- Cover casserole with aluminum foil; seal dish in jumbo freezer bag. Freeze.
- To prepare:.
- Place frozen casserole (covered with aluminum foil) in preheated 375ºF oven. Bake for 25 minutes; remove aluminum foil. Bake 25 minutes more, or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.9, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 104.4, Sodium 1756.3, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 34.4
MACARONI & CHEESE WITH HAM
Make and share this Macaroni & Cheese With Ham recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Baton Twirling
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook macaroni until al dente.
- Drain well.
- Combine 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and remaining ingredients in large bowl.
- Stir in macaroni.
- Mix well.
- Turn into greased 9 inch (2.5 litre) baking dish.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot.
- Broil lightly if desired for a crisp golden brown top.
HAM AND PEAS MAC AND CHEESE
Make and share this Ham and Peas Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- In a large pot, melt the butter and saute the onions for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour until well blended. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add the milk; stir well.
- Add in the cheeses, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Continue to cook and stir until smooth, hot and thickened.
- Stir in the ham, peas and cooked/drained macaroni.
- Stir well until heated through.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.3, Fat 45.2, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 619.6, Carbohydrate 60.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 46.5
HAM, MACARONI, AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
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
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
Tips:
- Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the flavor of your mac and cheese. Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a classic flavor, or experiment with different types of cheese, such as Gruyère, Gouda, or Parmesan.
- Cook the macaroni al dente: You don't want the macaroni to be too soft or mushy. Cook it until it is just tender, but still has a slight bite to it.
- Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. This will help to prevent the sauce from being too thin and runny.
- Use milk or cream: Milk or cream will help to make the cheese sauce smooth and creamy. You can use whole milk, skim milk, or even half-and-half.
- Season the sauce: Don't forget to season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Add the ham: Once the cheese sauce is made, stir in the ham. You can use cooked ham, deli ham, or even leftover ham.
- Top with breadcrumbs: Before baking the mac and cheese, top it with a layer of breadcrumbs. This will give the dish a crispy topping.
Conclusion:
Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and creamy mac and cheese that will be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering.
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