Mac and Cheese with Ham

This Mac and Cheese with Ham is creamy and the perfect family meal. My son runs to the table when we are having this meal. Imagine your favorite macaroni and cheese but with the addition of ham. It takes it to the next flavor level a perfect use for leftovers.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 500 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 cups - ham
16 ounces - elbow macaroni
¼ cup - all-purpose flour
½ tsp - dry mustard
½ tsp - garlic powder
2 tablespoons - butter
2 ½ cups - milk
2 cups - sharp cheddar

Instructions

Preheat oven 350℉.
Prepare pasta according to the directions, drain and transfer pasta into a casserole dish prepared with nonstick spray.
While the pasta is cooking dice the ham and set it aside.
In a sauce pan, melt butter and then add flour, dry mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and whisk together for two minutes.
Slowly add milk to saucepan and whisk frequently until smooth. When mixture is smooth and completely free of lumps, remove the pot from heat and add in ham and cheese stirring until combined and the cheese is melted.
Pour sauce over the cooked pasta, (give it a stir to make sure the sauce it evenly distributed).
Top with remaining cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

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