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Broccoli-Ham Macaroni

Name: Broccoli-Ham Macaroni
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 4 cups fresh broccoli florets; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups fat-free milk; 2-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; TOPPING:; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022

Creamy and cheesy, this dressed-up version of mac and cheese provides all the goodness of comfort food without the extra fat. —Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario

Broccoli-Ham Macaroni Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups fat-free milk
2-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
TOPPING:
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

In another saucepan, saute the onion, ham and red pepper in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in the cheese, parsley, mustard and seasonings until blended. Drain broccoli and macaroni; stir into cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish (dish will be full).
Combine bread crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 389 calories, 16g fat (10g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 734mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.

Broccoli-Ham Macaroni

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