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Macaroni and Cheese with Turkey Ham

Macaroni and Cheese with Turkey Ham

This is the perfect comfort food casserole, and a big favorite at pot lucks and church dinners. It is also a quick fix: the cheese sauce can easily be made while the pasta is cooking, and the timing almost always works perfectly for me. If you leave the turkey ham out of the recipe, it's the perfect casserole main dish for a Lent evening.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 493
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces whole wheat pasta, like penne, macaroni, rotini, shells (anything small)
  • 2 teaspoons salt, for the pasta water
  • 1 tablespoon oil, for the pasta water
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cubed turkey ham

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon oil. Add the pasta. Cook according to the package directions.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add chopped onion. Cook until onion is soft.
  5. Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for about a minute, or until bubbly.
  6. Add the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute. The sauce will thicken.
  7. Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.
  8. Add the turkey ham.
  9. Drain the pasta and add to the cheese sauce.
  10. Pour into an ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  11. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 23gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1584mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 731IUCalcium: 378mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leave out the turkey ham for a meatless Lent meal. Very high in protein.

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