5.0 from 30 votes
Mac and Cheese with Ham
Hearty mac and cheese with ham is a deliciously cheesy baked casserole that will feed a crowd and is perfect for sharing!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 722 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles, wide
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt (with parsley flakes), plus more if needed
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 3½ cups Italian Cheese Blend, divided
- 6 ounces ham cubes
- 1 tablespoon parsely, fresh and finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon basil, dried
Instructions
- Butter a 9x13-inch glass baking dish and set aside.
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Add salt to water for boiling. Do not rinse noodles.
- In a large bowl, whisk the cream, milk, flour, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, and pepper.
- Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheese. Add the noodles and toss to coat.
- Stir in ham, parsely, and basil. Add any more garlic salt and pepper, if needed
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1½ cups of shredded cheese over the noodle mixture.
- Bake at 350°F for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly, the cheese melts, and it's slightly browning on top.
- Let sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Do I bake it covered? We bake this recipe uncovered so we get a creamy mac and cheese with a bit of a crunchy top. If you wish, you can bake covered for 20 minutes so that the top noodles don't get as crisp, and bake uncovered for the remaining 10 minutes.
- Make ahead. Prepare the mac and cheese as written, but don't bake it. Instead, let it cool a bit, cover it, and store it in the fridge for 24 hours, or wrap the pan with plastic and again with foil and freeze for 2-3 months. If needed thaw in the fridge and bake uncovered.
- Leftovers. Portion the mac and cheese into individual servings or store in a single container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop. Add a little milk or cream to help smooth out the texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
722kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
166mg
(55%)
Sodium
757mg
(32%)
Potassium
298mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1107IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
283mg
(28%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 722
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 722kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 757mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1107IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 283mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.