How to Make Macaroni and Cheese with Ham

Home made macaroni and cheese is so simple to make, yet it’s always received like a masterpiece. With the simple addition of leftover baked ham this dish becomes the main entrée. Get even more kudos when you make macaroni and cheese with ham.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 1 lb package sea shells pasta
• 1/4 cup butter
• ½ cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 lb grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp dry ground mustard
• Tiny pinch of turmeric
• 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 1/2 cups baked ham chunks
• 2 tsp paprika

1. Boil shells in a 6 quart saucepan with water and ⅓ cup of vegetable oil.
2. Melt butter in 3 qt. saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, dry mustard, turmeric and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over low heat stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Add milk and evaporated milk and heat to a boil while stirring. Add cheese and stir until melted. Keep on low heat, stirring occasionally while macaroni cooks.
3. Drain shells and pour into 9 x 13-inch baking dish with ham chunks. Pour in cheese sauce and stir to completely cover ham and shells.
4. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika after removing from oven.