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Cheesy Ham Macaroni Recipe

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I'm often asked to bring this comforting casserole to potluck dinners, and it's a favorite of my family's, too. The rich and creamy easy-to-fix dish is a great way to use leftover baked ham. -Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico

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Cheesy Ham Macaroni Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 11 crackers)
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile in large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheese; cook and stir until melted. Stir in the ham, mushrooms and pimientos. Drain macaroni; stir into ham mixture.
Transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs; dot with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 420 calories, 24 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 80 mg cholesterol, 983 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Ham Macaroni in Taste of Home June/July 2003, p29

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Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2013 by agapeanr

I used shells instead of elbow macaroni and fresh mushrooms instead of canned. My toddler and my husband and I loved it!

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by raynebop

Our family really liked this recipe!!!

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2011 by kamyers

Made it for the first time, really easy and fast to get in the oven. Family and I liked it alot and will for sure be making it again. The only thing I didn't do was add the mushrooms, not a big fan.