Potluck Ham and Pasta

Name: Potluck Ham and Pasta
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni; 4 cups fresh broccoli florets; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 cups 2% milk; 1 jar (15 ounces) process cheese sauce; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 4 cups cubed fully cooked ham

This easy meal-in-one dish is a real crowd-pleaser on chilly nights. Because it bakes in two pans, you could freeze one for later, depending on your needs. It’s creamy, and filling and has a wonderful ham-and-cheese flavor. —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups 2% milk
1 jar (15 ounces) process cheese sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 3-4 minutes; drain.
In a large Dutch oven, saute onion in butter 2 minutes. Stir in flour, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese sauce and 1 cup cheddar cheese until blended.
Remove from heat; stir in ham, macaroni and broccoli. Divide between a greased 13x9-in. baking dish and a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, 25-35 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 532 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1610mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.

Originally published as Macaroni, Ham and Cheese Casserole in Simple & Delicious January/February 2008

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Mystikecho

Jul 17, 2015

Added a few different kinds of shredded cheese to give it some zip, also used rigatoni pasta because I like stiffer cooked noodles - good either way and enough to share!
pajamaangel

Nov 8, 2013

This was a good, filling meal. I will add some more seasoning next time as it was kind of bland.
JoyEW

Jan 7, 2013

My husband saw this recipe in the Nov. 2012 issue of Country Extra & requested that I make it. We had it for supper & it was a hit!
jenna6924

Jun 16, 2010

This is a great recipe. I have been looking for a Mac and cheese recipe that is not dry and I found this one. Very good!
daylerisley

Jan 21, 2009

I made this for dinner last night and it was outstanding. My husband had thirds and I went for seconds. My 83 year old mother (who hasn't eaten for two days) had a bowl ful. Thank you.
Betsy T. Smith

Jan 20, 2009

Re: Potluck Ham and Pasta -I've made a similar dish, and along with the fresh broccoli, I also put in fresh cut-up cauliflower and kielbasa. I use a whole block(cut-up)of velveeta cheese along with the cheddar cheese. I do not use mustard or salt, but do use black pepper. My co-workers always ask for this dish at potlucks.Betsy, Amherst, OH
Betsy T. Smith

Jan 20, 2009

Re: Potluck Ham and Pasta -I've made a similar dish, and along with the fresh broccoli, I also put in fresh cut-up cauliflower and kielbasa. I use a whole block(cut-up)of velveeta cheese along with the cheddar cheese. I do not use mustard or salt, but do use black pepper. My co-workers always ask for this dish at potlucks.Betsy, Amherst, OH
Betsy T. Smith

Jan 20, 2009

Re: Potluck Ham and Pasta -I've made a similar dish, and along with the fresh broccoli, I also put in fresh cut-up cauliflower and kielbasa. I use a whole block(cut-up)of velveeta cheese along with the cheddar cheese. I do not use mustard or salt, but do use black pepper. My co-workers always ask for this dish at potlucks.Betsy, Amherst, OH
meme4beach

Jan 16, 2009

I used frozen brocolli and 5 cups of milk all I had turned out very good and we froze the smaller one for later.