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April 26, 2018

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham is the ultimate mixture of tender pasta in a sharp white cheddar cheese sauce with hearty chunks of ham. Comfort food at it's best, this Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham recipe will be your favorite 30 minute meal to treat yourself to. | A Wicked Whisk | https://www.awickedwhisk.com #macaroniandcheese #macaroniandcheesewithham #comfortfood #30minutemeal #macaroniandcheesebaked

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham is the ultimate mixture of tender pasta in a sharp white cheddar cheese sauce with hearty chunks of ham. Comfort food at it’s best, this Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham recipe will be your favorite 30 minute meal to treat yourself to.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham 

Favorite food in the whole Universe.. and GO!!

Mine hands down is macaroni and cheese.  I will admit to having a secret love for the processed, neon orange stuff but homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham is where it’s at. Al dente pasta, a decadent rich white cheddar sauce and big chunks of ham makes THIS GIRL happy, happy, happy.

Unfortunately, due to the fact that good macaroni and cheese is anything but figure friendly, I have had to tame my love affair to just special occasions and really bad days… both, however, are subject to a real or imagined status. Zombie Apocalypse?  Mac n cheese for dinner!! Dropped my keys on the ground and I had to brush dirt off them? Mac n cheese to turn that bad day around!

It’s all very subjective when it comes to this dish.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham in a baking pan

HOW DO YOU TOP BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM?

You can top your Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham any way you and your family like.  I prefer to top my Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham with .. um .. more shredded cheese and bake it until the cheese is all crunchy.  You can also top your macaroni and cheese with breadcrumbs mixed with a bit of butter, crumbled Cheez-its or Doritos and even crumbled bacon.

CAN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM BE FROZEN?

Yes! To freeze your Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham, transfer the macaroni and cheese to a buttered 9-by-13-inch freezer-to-oven baking dish. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake your macaroni and cheese still frozen and covered with foil at 350° for 1 hour. Remove foil and broil for 2-3 minutes for the crunchy brown cheese topping, if that is what you like. Macaroni and cheese with ham can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham on a serving spoon

HOW DO YOU MAKE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM?

Easy! Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and bring a large pot of water to boil. Add in the pasta and cook for 3 minutes.  Drain and set the pasta aside.  In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Once melted, add your flour and whisk to combine.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham making a roux

Pour in your milk and while continuing to whisk, bring to a low boil.  Add in your seasonings and continue to stir.  Remove from the heat and whisk in your cheddar, swiss and Parmesan cheeses. Once all the cheese is melted, add in the pre-cooked ham and check for seasoning and flavor.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham cheese sauce and ham

Combine the pasta, ham and the cheese together and pour into a buttered 13 x 9 baking pan.  Sprinkle the Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham with more cheese and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.  Remove from oven and let set for 5 minutes before serving.

This Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham is a family favorite meal, it’s ready in JUST 30 minutes and is so easy to make that you will probably never make the blue box version ever again.

HELPFUL TIPS

  •  I recommend using a good quality cheese and to choose one that is in block form.  The pre-shredded bags are convenient but they seem to produce a lot of grease. The only pre-shredded cheese I have found that melts nicely and doesn’t get too greasy is Sargento.
  • Don’t do what I do EVERY TIME. If you use a whisk to combine your ham into your cheese sauce, the ham chunks will get stuck inside of the whisk and you will have to bang the heck out of it to release your hammy goodness. Be smarter than me.. use a big spoon 🙂
  • Food is fun .. feel free to change up the cheese choice if you have a better preference.

Looking for more easy pasta dishes?  Try my Ground Beef Stroganoff, my Creamy Macaroni and Cheese or my Tuscan Chicken Pasta.

ENJOY!!

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham 

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham 

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham is the ultimate mixture of tender pasta in a sharp white cheddar cheese sauce with hearty chunks of ham. Comfort food at it's best, this Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Ham recipe will be your favorite way to treat yourself. | A Wicked Whisk | https://www.awickedwhisk.com
4.62 from 21 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Portions
Calories: 580.2kcal
Author: Heather - A Wicked Whisk

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni pasta
  • 8 ounces thick cut pre-cooked ham chopped

Cheese Sauce

  • 3 tbl butter
  • 3 tbl flour
  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces swiss cheese
  • 4 ounces monterey jack / cheddar cheese for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add in the pasta and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and set the pasta aside.
  • While your pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Once melted, add your flour and whisk to combine.
  • Pour in your milk and while continuing to whisk, bring to a low boil.
  • Add in your seasonings and continue to stir.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in your cheddar, swiss and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Whisk to combine and once all the cheese is melted, add the pre-cooked ham and check for seasoning and flavor.
  • Combine the pasta, ham and the cheese and pour into a buttered 13 x 9 baking pan.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let set for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 8Portions | Calories: 580.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.6g | Protein: 33.6g | Fat: 29.2g | Saturated Fat: 17.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 98.6mg | Sodium: 1120.9mg | Potassium: 283.7mg | Fiber: 6.2g | Sugar: 9.4g | Vitamin A: 1030IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 643mg | Iron: 4mg
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Comments

  1. Stephanie Simmons says

    May 15, 2018 at 10:22 am

    This looks so good! Look at all that melty cheesy goodness! Can’t wait to try it

    Reply
  2. Sara says

    May 14, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    This looks like a perfect family meal! I love mac and cheese for dinner. And if I am lucky, leftovers for lunch the next day !

    Reply
  3. Christine says

    May 14, 2018 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    This sounds amazing! We love mac and cheese in our family. Love that it’s baked, perfect for a weeknight dinner!

    Reply
  4. Kristina says

    May 14, 2018 at 1:54 am

    5 stars
    I love mac and cheese and I love baked mac and cheese even more, but baked mac and cheese with ham? You have sold me! Can’t wait to make this dish.

    Reply
  5. Karyl Henry says

    May 13, 2018 at 9:17 pm

    I LOVE baked macaroni & cheese! I’ve never thought to add ham to it…actually, I never add anything else to my mac and cheese. But what a great way to make this a meal in every bite

    Reply
  6. Michele @ Queenbeebaker says

    May 13, 2018 at 8:41 pm

    5 stars
    This Macaroni and cheese looks amazing! I think the addition of the ham really makes it into a delicious meal!

    Reply
  7. Anne Lawton says

    May 13, 2018 at 2:42 pm

    mmm this looks like a tasty bowl of mac and cheese. AND a great way to use up leftover ham

    Reply
  8. Tamara Andersen says

    May 13, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    I had to laugh… I grew up on amazing homemade mac and cheese, but haven’t had it in decades because I have too much restraint for my own good! This looks so yummy and comforting (and tempting)!

    Reply
  9. Leslie says

    May 13, 2018 at 10:51 am

    5 stars
    This is the perfect comfort food and easy meal! I like the use of the rotini pasta. With all the grooves it really holds the sauce.

    Reply
  10. Amy Treasure says

    May 11, 2018 at 5:36 am

    5 stars
    Mac and Cheese is a staple in our house. I love your variations, such a family pleaser!

    Reply
  11. Aditi says

    May 9, 2018 at 1:03 am

    my kids love macaroni .a baked version gives the dish a nice twist. will make this next for them as they keep asking me for any new variation. thanks for sharing

    Reply
  12. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

    May 8, 2018 at 8:59 am

    5 stars
    This is pure comfort food! I love how cheesy and delicious your mac and cheese with ham looks! My family is a big fan of mac and cheese but I’ve never put ham in it! I can’t wait to serve them your delicious recipe!

    Reply
  13. Analida @ ethnicspoon.com says

    May 8, 2018 at 8:49 am

    5 stars
    I am with you on this one! The topping I would always choose is more cheese on top and broiled to a crispy goodness!

    Reply
  14. Alisha Rodrigues says

    May 8, 2018 at 3:46 am

    5 stars
    This is a bowl of luxurious dinner. My family will surely love it. Planning to make it tonight. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  15. Laura says

    December 6, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    Looks delicious! How many does the 9×9 dish serve?

    Reply
    • Heather says

      December 7, 2015 at 10:42 pm

      Thanks Laura! A 9×9 would serve anywhere from 4 to 6 servings, depending on the persons love of mac n cheese 🙂

      Reply
  16. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says

    June 7, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    YUM’d! This looks delicious. A definite must try! Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We’d love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/06/04/home-matters-linky-party-40/ 🙂

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

    Reply
    • Heather says

      June 9, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      Oh my goodness!! Thank you!! I will definitely be joining you 🙂

      Reply

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