Freezer Stash Ham W/ Homemade Mac & Cheese
"I made this using some ham from my "Freezer Stash" and a few pantry and fridge staples.If you like, you can make this more of a " One Dish Meal " add any leftover vegetable(s)you have on hand.And if just using salt & pepper isn't your style,add whatever seasonings to the sauce that you like.The cook time for the pasta is included in the " Prep " time.This recipe is meant for a main dish, if you want to serve more more people just add another side dish. Submitted to " ZAAZ "on 8/30/13. " Keep Smiling :)"
Ingredients
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (490.8 g)
- Calories 989.3
- Total Fat - 56.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 30.8 g
- Cholesterol - 175.2 mg
- Sodium - 3007.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 65.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 6.9 g
- Sugars - 10.8 g
- Protein - 56.3 g
- Calcium - 1041.2 mg
- Iron - 4.8 mg
- Vitamin C - 2 mg
- Thiamin - 1.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions,drain and set aside.
Step 2
In the same pan over low heat melt 2 Tablespoons of margarine,add onions and cook until tender.
Step 3
Add remaining margarine and melt,then add flour and cook until flour taste has disappeared.
Step 4
Stir in milk a little at a time, until desired thickness is reached.
Step 5
Remove from heat and add cubed Velveeta,stirring until completely blended.
Step 6
Add salt,pepper & whatever other seasonings you might be using.
Step 7
Stir in cooked pasta and ham until well coated.
Step 8
Pour into a 2 quart rectangular baking dish which has been prepared with cooking spray.
Step 9
If using optional ingredients,sprinkle top of casserole with cheese and paprika.
Step 10
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tips
No special items needed.