Mac and Cheese with Ham

Name: Mac and Cheese with Ham
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups 2% milk; 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

This baked mac and cheese with ham is creamy, comforting and rich. It's hearty enough to serve as a main course. Just add a green side!

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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

1 cup: 434 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1414mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.

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

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