DELUXE MAC & CHEESE WITH HAM AND PEAS

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I had some leftover Ham from our 2011 Christmas Dinner,and needed a different way to serve it.O.k. I hear some of you saying " It's the same way to make M & C with ham. " .But I think some of the ingredients in the sauce might not be what you expect.So, give it a try and tell me what you think. Submitted to Food.com ( a.k.a. " ZAAR " )on January 2nd.2012.

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups cooked small shell pasta (or whatever small pasta you have on hand )
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
3 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika (can use regular )
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (I think regular would work too)
1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (add extra if desired )
1 1/4 cups chopped cooked ham
1 cup peas
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 350 degrees,and lightly grease or spray a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan ( I used the same one that was used to cook the pasta in,one less pan to wash ),melt margarine over medium heat and add onion.
  • Cook onion until soft, then add flour and cook until flour is lightly browned.
  • Add milk,and all seasonings stir until slightly thick.
  • Reduce heat to low and add velveeta,stirring until cheese is melted.
  • Remove from heat,add cooked pasta,ham and peas.
  • Stir until all ingredients are well coated,if mixture seems to thick add a bit more milk.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish and top with optional cheese,bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Sufian Tahsan
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This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


md rakib Rakib
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I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Ale_ gacha_official
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Kavisha Jayanatg
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I loved the creamy cheese sauce and the ham and peas added a nice touch of flavor.


Juli Neme0
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This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


Daniel Baker
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavor was good. I would definitely make it again.


Nankya Madinah
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The peas were a bit mushy. I think I'll cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Charles Mills Jr
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This was a little too rich for my taste. I think I'll use less cheese next time.


Banzee Lee
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!


daniel chimbayo
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This was a hit at my potluck party. Everyone loved it!


Sulemana Abdulai
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I'm not usually a fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful. Will definitely be making this again.


Racine Foster
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Just tried this recipe and it was so easy to make. I didn't have any ham on hand so I used bacon instead. It turned out great!


Rifat_Gamar Khan
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This was an amazing dish! I made it for my family for dinner and they loved it. The flavors were perfect and the ham and peas added a nice touch.