Ham and Cheese Macaroni
Ham and broccoli turn macaroni and cheese into a one-dish meal. You can bake the casserole in your oven or heat it in a microwave.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
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1 cup elbow macaroni
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2 cups broccoli flowerets or 1 10-ounce package frozen cut broccoli, cooked and drained
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1 cup cubed fully cooked ham or turkey ham (5 ounces)
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1 medium green or sweet red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch squares (1 cup)
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1 cup skim milk
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1 cup cubed American cheese (4 ounces)
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3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice)
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1 tablespoon margarine, melted
Directions
1.
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
2.
In a 2-quart casserole combine macaroni, broccoli, ham, and green or red pepper; set aside.
3.
For sauce, in a small saucepan stir together milk, cornstarch, and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir sauce into mixture in casserole. Combine bread crumbs and margarine; sprinkle atop mixture in casserole.
4.
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly and bread crumbs are lightly browned.
Microwave directions
Prepare as above, except use a microwave-safe casserole and do not sprinkle bread crumbs over macaroni mixture before cooking. Micro-cook macaroni mixture, covered, on 100-percent power (high) for 5 to 8 minutes or until hot, stirring once. Top with bread crumb mixture. Cook, uncovered, on high 1 minute more. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 350, Total Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 952 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 21 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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