Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Ham Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Ham

• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• Cheddar Cheese
• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 1 ½ cups diced cooked ham
• Ziploc Bag
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons butter

How to Make Baked Macaroni And Cheese With Ham

1. **Make the White Sauce:**
2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
3. Gradually whisk in 3 cups of milk until completely smooth.
4. Add 4 tablespoons of butter.
5. Stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 1 minute, stirring continuously.
6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of dry mustard.
7. Add 1 ¾ cups (7 ounces) of shredded cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth.
8. **Prepare the Macaroni:**
9. Cook 1 pound of elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente (about 6-8 minutes). Drain well.
10. Add the cheese sauce to the cooked macaroni and stir to combine.
11. **Assemble and Bake:**
12. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
13. Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared dish.
14. Stir in 1 ½ cups of diced cooked ham.
15. Top with ½ cup of reserved shredded cheddar cheese.
16. **Freezing Instructions:**
17. Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil.
18. Seal the covered dish in a jumbo freezer bag, removing as much air as possible.
19. Freeze for up to 3 months.
20. **Baking from Frozen:**
21. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
22. Place the frozen casserole dish in the preheated oven.
23. Bake for 25 minutes covered.
24. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.