Ham & Broccoli Mac n' Cheese Casserole
 
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No need for a side salad with this recipe! This mac n' cheese has the veggies and meat baked right in for an easy, delicious meal.
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 cup cooked ham, diced
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • Pinch of cayanne pepper
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 3 cups macaroni noodles
  • 2½ cups chopped broccoli
  • ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 Tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large saucepan, saute onion and ham in oil until onions have softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add flour; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook, whisking constantly, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, 8-10 minutes.
  4. Whisk in mustard, salt, pepper, and cayanne. Stir in cheese until just melted.
  5. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water, cook macaroni for 5 minutes. Add broccoli to the pot and cook until pasta is al dente, another 3 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add sauce mixture and stir to combine. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  6. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and butter; sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and top is browned.
Notes
Smother in hot sauce before devouring. Do it, it's worth it.
Recipe by Port and Fin at https://portandfin.com/ham-broccoli-mac-n-cheese-casserole/