It’s better with Ham!
We have loved this mac and cheese with ham for years, ever since my sister made it for one of our Sunday dinners. It quickly became a favorite pasta recipe and one we have frequently! Although we love our classic Homemade Mac and Cheese, this version is just as good and extra hearty with the ham chunks! What’s also great about this dish is it can served as a main dish or a side dish too – and is especially great for holidays!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes COOK TIME: 30 minutes
12 ounces egg noodles wide – or use elbow macaroni, penne, or bow-tie pasta 1 tablespoon salt – add to the boiling water to infuse the noodles with flavor 1½ cups heavy whipping cream 2 cups whole milk – or 2% milk 2 tablespoons all purpose flour – used to thicken the sauce ½ teaspoon garlic salt (with parsley flakes), plus more if needed – or use plain garlic salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground – For even more flavor sprinkle in red chili flakes. 3½ cups Italian Cheese Blend, divided – The original recipe calls for a blend of Fontina, Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. The blend I use includes Mozzarella, Provolone, Romano, Parmesan, Fontina, and Asiago. If grating cheese, make a blend with your favorite mixture to equal 3½ cups. 6 ounces ham cubes – or use sliced sausage, chicken cubes, or top with cooked bacon bits 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh and finely chopped – or 1 teaspoon dried parsley ½ tablespoon basil, dried optional topping – Mix ½ cup of bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and sprinkle it evenly over the top before baking. optional mix-ins – ½ cup of broccoli florets, peas, or corn
How to Make Mac and Cheese With Ham
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