Ingredients for Oamc Hearty Mac Cheese
- Elbow Macaroni
- Cooked Ham
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray
- Frozen Green Pea
- Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- Ground Red Pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- All Purpose Flour
- 3 cups milk
- Cheddar Cheese
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How to Make Oamc Hearty Mac Cheese
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare 1 pound pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, saute 1 cup diced ham and 1/2 cup chopped onion in a large non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until ham is heated through and onion is softened.
- Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and continue cooking for 2 minutes more.
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium-low heat.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in 3 cups milk, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a simmer (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, ham and pea mixture to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
27 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
109g
Carbs
20g
