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Mac and Cheese with Ham

The addition of diced ham turns this baked Mac and Cheese with ham into a filling main dish meal. Topped with buttery Panko crumbs for some crunch.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Total45 min
  • Serves6
  • Rating4.6
Mac and Cheese with Ham

Mac and Cheese with Ham is a creamy, cheesy, comforting meal. The addition of diced ham turns mac and cheese into a hearty main dish meal. It really is one of the BEST Mac and Cheese Recipes!

Mac and Cheese with Ham in baking dish.

Ingredients

This is a pretty basic mac and cheese recipe that begins with a bechamel sauce made with butter, flour, and milk. I added both sharp yellow cheddar cheese and white cheddar for a total of 3 cups of cheese.

The cheese along with 1 pound of cooked pasta, (I used the traditional elbow but any shape will do), and diced ham are added to the bechamel. I also like to add a small amount of nutmeg for flavor.

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Reader Comment

Laura- “Wow, this was delicious! Don’t skip out on that nutmeg either, it’s such a good addition! This is a new keeper for my recipe book!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Baked In The Oven

The whole mixture is poured into a casserole dish, topped with buttered Panko crumbs and baked until hot. If you like, you can add a little cayenne pepper or diced jalapenos to spice it up.

How To Make

(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)

  1. Melt butter and then whisk in flour. Cook 1 minute and then whisk in milk.
  2. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Until thick and bubbly.
  3. Add seasonings. Set aside 3/4 cup of cheese and add the rest into the milk mixture.
    Adding the cheese.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in pasta and ham. Transfer to a baking dish and top with the cheese you set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together panko crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle on top.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes.

    7. How To Serve

    Mac and Cheese with Ham is creamy and filling. Perfect comfort food for any time of year. Add a simple salad and you have a super easy, kid-friendly meal.

    Storage

    Best eaten shortly after it is made but leftovers will keep for 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If leftovers are a little dry, add a splash of milk or half-and-half before reheating.

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    Originally posted Ovetover 26, 2014.

Ingredients

Equipment 9x13-inch baking dish

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add milk in a slow, steady stream whisking to keep from lumping.

  3. 3

    Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until mixture is thick and bubbly. Whisk frequently during this time.

  4. 4

    Season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Reserve 3/4 cup of cheese and place remaining cheese in pot and stir until melted.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and stir in cooked pasta and ham. Transfer to a lightly greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.

  6. 6

    Combine panko crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl and sprinkle on top of mac and cheese.

  7. 7

    Bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Calories751
  • Carbs72
  • Protein38
  • Fat34
  • Sodium1312
  • Fiber3
  • Sugar10

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