Ham And Swiss Mac And Cheese

Ham And Swiss Mac And Cheese
4.5 (2 ratings)
The beloved combination of ham and Swiss cheese works great in this mac and cheese. The Swiss adds a soft, nutty flavor to the cheese sauce and the ham adds a meaty, salty bite. Recipe courtesy of McCormick. 
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
50
minutes
Servings
8
Ham and Swiss Mac and Cheese
Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Ingredients
  • 8 ounce elbow macaroni
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 2 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cup milk
  • 3 cup swiss cheese, shredded
  • 2 cup cooked ham
  • 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta.
  3. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
  4. Melt butter in same saucepan on medium heat.
  5. Sprinkle with flour and seasonings.
  6. Cook and stir 1 minute or until well blended.
  7. Gradually stir in milk until smooth.
  8. Stirring constantly, cook 3 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken.
  9. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth.
  10. Remove from heat.
  11. Add macaroni and ham; toss gently to coat.
  12. Pour into greased 2-quart baking dish.
  13. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over top.
  14. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
  15. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.