Ham and Cheese Bow Ties

Bow tie mac and cheese with strips of ham baked in a Colby cheese sauce and topped with Parmesan.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 508 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 ounces cooked ham, julienned
• 1 (8 ounce) package bow tie pasta
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2.5 cups shredded Colby cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon prepared mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until smooth and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, then bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Stir Colby cheese and mustard; cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in pasta and ham. Pour mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle Parmesan over top.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.