Ham and macaroni casserole Recipe

Name: Ham and macaroni casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) uncooked macaroni; 1 bag Arctic Gardens mixed vegetables; 3 tbsp (45 ml) butter; 3 tbsp (45 ml) flour; 2 ½ cups (625 ml) milk; ¼ tsp (1 ml) ground nutmeg; ¼ to ½ tsp (1 to 2 ml) cayenne pepper; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 cups (750 ml) cheddar cheese, grated; 2 cups (500 ml) ham, cubed

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) uncooked macaroni
1 bag Arctic Gardens mixed vegetables
3 tbsp (45 ml) butter
3 tbsp (45 ml) flour
2 ½ cups (625 ml) milk
¼ tsp (1 ml) ground nutmeg
¼ to ½ tsp (1 to 2 ml) cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cups (750 ml) cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups (500 ml) ham, cubed

PREP TIME 20m	COOK TIME 30m	TOTAL TIME 50m
YIELD 6-8 servings

Instructions

1- Preheat the oven to 425o F (210o C).
2- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook macaroni according to package instructions.
3- Add the mixed vegetables to the pot 2 to 3 minutes before the macaroni is done. When cooked, drain and set aside.
4- In the meantime, in another pot, melt the butter on medium heat. Add flour and stir until it forms a thick paste. Let cook 2 minutes.
5- Incorporate the milk gradually while whisking. Simmer until thickened.
6- Add the nutmeg and cayenne pepper and season. 7- Melt 1 cup (250 ml) of the cheese in the hot sauce and season. Add the ham. 8- Transfer to an oven-proof casserole dish. Add the cooked macaroni to the vegetables and stir. Top with the remaining grated cheese and put in the oven. Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 600 Protein: 33 g Fat: 26 g Carbohydrate: 59 g Fibre: 5 g Sodium: 963 mg
Suggestion: If your family loves olives, add a few before covering the macaroni with the cheese. You’ll love the change!