Mac and Cheese with Ham
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces medium shell pasta about 3 cups
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 3 cups whole milk
- 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 ½ cups diced ham
- 1 cup peas frozen or canned
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water, and cook the noodles. Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce.8 ounces medium shell pasta
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, then whisk in the flour, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until smooth.¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, Salt and pepper
- While whisking, slowly add the milk. Let it steep until steam rises from the pan, but don't boil!3 cups whole milk
- Add small amounts of cheese to the milk mixture and whisk to combine. Make sure the cheese melts completely before adding more. Keep adding and whisking until smooth.16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- Drain the noodles and return them to the pan. Add the cheese sauce, peas, and ham, then stir to combine. Serve warm!1 ½ cups diced ham, 1 cup peas
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/2 cup. Actual calories will vary.
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Nutrition Facts
Mac and Cheese with Ham
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
327
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
63
mg
21
%
Sodium
467
mg
20
%
Potassium
191
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
1704
IU
34
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
351
mg
35
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
