Cheesy Ham and Noodle Bake

An easy, cheesy meal that takes advantage of your delicious leftover ham.

Pork ribs
 

Cut: Ham
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6

 

Ingredient

  • 16 oz (454 g) pkg. dry penne pasta or your favourite noodles

  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) unsalted butter

  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups (500 mL) whole milk

  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dry mustard

  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) onion powder

  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) sea salt

  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded Italian cheese blend

  • 2 cups (500 mL) cooked leftover ham, cubed

  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. In a dutch oven, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Whisk in the flour until it is fully combined.

  3. Add milk a little at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens. Stir in the dry mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  4. Add Italian shredded cheese, and stir constantly until the cheese has melted.

  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  6. Combine noodles with sauce, add ham and toss. Top with remaining shredded cheese.

  7. Bake for 10 -15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned on top. Serve.

Nutritional Analysis

 

YIELD:

6 servings.
 

SERVING SIZE:

1 3/4 cups (425 mL ) per servings

Per Serving
Calories 740
Total Fat 32 g
Saturated Fat 17 g
Cholesterol 100 mg
Carbohydrates 75 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugars 6 g
Protein 40 g
Sodium 1340 mg
Potassium 310 mg
 

Source: SaskPork

 
 
Lunch, DinnerDorothy Method: Oven, Cut: Ham & Prosciutto