CHEESY HAM MACARONI

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I'm often asked to bring this comforting casserole to potluck dinners, and it's a favorite of my family's, too. The rich and creamy easy-to-fix dish is a great way to use leftover baked ham. -Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (8 ounces) elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 11 crackers)
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile in large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheese; cook and stir until melted. Stir in the ham, mushrooms and pimientos. Drain macaroni; stir into ham mixture., Transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs; dot with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 983mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Ramata hadim Gaye
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham.


Sabin Chhetri
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This recipe is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Nonhle Petela majola
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I liked this recipe.


Hamno Kamaran
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham.


David Pierce
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Abigail McMahon
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I love the cheesy flavor of this dish. It's so comforting and satisfying.


Tyesha Williams
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Lillian Cerda
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I'm not a big cook, but this recipe was easy enough for even me to make. It turned out great and my family loved it.


clayton woods
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Mahmodul Hasan
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I've tried many cheesy ham macaroni recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese sauce is perfectly creamy and the ham is cooked to perfection.


Blesso Nsikak
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mohi Deen
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I loved this recipe. The cheese sauce was so good that I didn't even miss the meat.


MENTIENDEZ tm
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the cheesy macaroni and they don't even notice the hidden veggies.


Freddie Musonda
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I'm a picky eater, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the ham added a nice smoky flavor.


HoldenVT Commo97
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Seidu Fati
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a budget-friendly meal that's perfect for families.


Rafi Chowhury
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I like to add a little bit of garlic powder to the cheese sauce for extra flavor.


Miekel Anthony
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This dish was a disaster! The macaroni was overcooked and the cheese sauce was clumpy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Colin Williams
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I love this recipe! It's my go-to comfort food. The combination of cheese, ham, and macaroni is perfect.


azam taj
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This cheesy ham macaroni was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the flavor was delicious.