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Skillet Ham Macaroni and Cheese

Skillet Ham Macaroni and Cheese is hearty, family friendly meal that's bound to impress everytime its served.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Resting time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Macaroni and Cheese with Ham
Servings: 6
Calories: 1030kcal
Author: Ned Adams

Equipment

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 10 oz macaroni any pasta
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese grated; divided
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese grated
  • 1 egg large; 2 medium; lightly beaten
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ⅓ tsp salt
  • ⅓ tsp black pepper
  • ⅓ tsp dry ground mustard
  • ⅓ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tbsp hot sauce +/-; to taste; can be omitted
  • 3 cups ham diced/cubed
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Over low heat, melt the butter and cream cheese in the skillet.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
  • Cook pasta 1 MINUTE SHORT OF PACKAGE DIRECTIONS.
  • Grate cheeses and set aside.
  • While pasta cooks, lightly beat the egg(s) in a bowl.
  • Add the evaporated milk, mayonnaise, milk to the egg; whisk to combine. It will be clumpy.
  • Gently whisk in the seasonings and hot sauce.
  • Add the creamy mixture to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Once pasta is done, drain and add to the skillet; mix well to combine.
  • Stir in the ham.
  • By the handful, fold in the 3 cups of the cheddar cheese and all of the Jack cheese, stirring well to melt.
  • Once all the cheese has been melted in, sprinkle the reserved cheddar on top.
  • Sprinkle the fresh parsley on top.
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove cover and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until all the cheese has melted and the dish as begun to brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes; serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 1030kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 236mg | Sodium: 1937mg | Potassium: 678mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1716IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 1054mg | Iron: 2mg

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