Ham-and-Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
Ham-and-Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese might be If you have evaporated milk, ham, gouda cheese, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. You can put away the pre packaged macaroni and cheese at the store, Stovetop White Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli, and Broccoli Macaroni & Cheese.
Instructions
Prepare cellentani pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and evaporated milk until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Whisk in Gouda cheese, next 3 ingredients, and 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper until smooth.
Remove from heat, and stir in ham, broccoli, and pasta.
Pour pasta mixture into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stir together crushed cereal, 1 Tbsp. melted butter, and remaining 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper; sprinkle over pasta mixture.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Note: We tested with Barilla Cellentani pasta and Cabot 5% Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese.