Ham and Mac Bake

Ham and Mac Bake

Leftover Easter or Christmas ham combines with macaroni and tart green apple slices in a creamy sauce for a savory-sweet baked casserole.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
390 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
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. Drain.
Step 3
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; whisk flour, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper into butter. 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. Spread mixture into a 2-quart casserole.
Step 4
Combine soft bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter in a bowl; sprinkle crumbs over casserole.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbly and crumb topping is browned, about 35 minutes.
Ham and Mac Bake
Ham and Mac Bake
Ham and Mac Bake

Ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 ½ cups soft bread crumbs
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 2 tablespoons brown mustard
  • 2 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples

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