Baked Ham and Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Equipment
- Large pot
- Medium saucepan
- Baking dish
- Oven
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook for 6 minutes, then stir in the broccoli florets and cook for 2 more minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until the sauce is smooth.
- Combine the drained pasta and broccoli with the diced ham in a large bowl. Pour the cheese sauce over the mixture and stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the edges are bubbling. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use pre-diced ham to keep the steps short. If the sauce thickens too much while sitting, stir in a splash of milk before baking. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave with a cover to hold in moisture, though the topping softens slightly.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large pot, Medium saucepan, Baking dish, Oven
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large pot, Medium saucepan, Baking dish, Oven