Fancy Mac 'N' Cheese
Country Woman
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SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Broiled
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 packages (7-1/4 ounces each) macaroni and white cheddar or cheddar cheese dinner mix
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup soft bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Set cheese sauce packet from dinner mix aside. Bring water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook for 4 minutes. Add the broccoli, onion and garlic. Cook 3-6 minutes longer or until macaroni is tender; drain.
In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Stir in cheese sauce mix and milk. Add the ham, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in macaroni mixture.
Transfer to a greased broiler-proof 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs and cheese. Sprinkle over top. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes or until top is golden brown. Yield: 8 servings.