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