Mac & Cheese with Ham
Creamy macaroni and cheese turns into a one-dish meal with the addition of broccoli and ham.
Prep Time:
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
- 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 5 ounces processed cheese spread
- 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chopped cooked ham
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
Directions
Cook pasta in enough boiling water to cover in a large saucepan for 5 minutes. Add broccoli to boiling water and return to a boil. Cook until pasta is tender, about 2 to 3 minutes; drain. Return pasta mixture to saucepan.
Combine evaporated milk, cheese, bouillon, butter, nutmeg, garlic salt and black pepper in a medium bowl and mix well. Add to pasta mixture and mix well.
Stir in ham and mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
Secret Tip
Did you forget to thaw the broccoli? No problem-just add it to the saucepan frozen and adjust the cooking times. Stir the pasta into the boiling water, wait 1 minute, then add the frozen broccoli. Cook until both the pasta and broccoli are tender, about 7 to 8 minutes.
