Ham and Mac Bake

Ham and Mac Bake
Ham and Mac Bake might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 358 calories, 12g of protein, and 10g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour. A mixture of elbow macaroni, milk, granny smith apples, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes.
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Drain.
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Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; whisk flour, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper into butter.
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Pour in milk and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low and whisk until sauce is thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Stir macaroni, ham, and apple slices into sauce.
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6
Spread mixture into a 2-quart casserole.
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Combine soft bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter in a bowl; sprinkle crumbs over casserole.
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Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and crumb topping is browned, about 35 minutes.
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Ready In1 h
Servings6
Health Score9
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