Macaroni and Cheese with Ham and Peas
Macaroni and Cheese with Ham and Peas
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked medium elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups diced ham
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 cups milk I used 2%
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook pasta according to package. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Combine pasta, ham, and peas in a large bowl.
- Coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add onion to saucepan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring. frequently.
- Add milk and bring to a simmer.
- Remove saucepan from heat and gradually add in cheese a little at a time. Make sure each batch of cheese is melted before adding more. Stir in salt and pepper.
- Pour cheese mixture over pasta and stir to coat all of the pasta.
- Put pasta mixture in a 13x9 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl combine panko crumbs and melted butter. Spread crumbs over the top of pasta.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until panko crumbs are slightly browned.
Notes
Tips:
I recommend using freshly grated cheese for smooth melting.
To make sure your cheese does not clump, be sure to add it after the pot has been removed from the heat. Add the cheese in a little at a time and make sure each batch is fully melted before adding more.
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 9.3mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 1.4mg