Blue Plate Macaroni and Cheese with Ham

Submitted by princess buttercup

"My Aunt Kay co-owned a restaurant and this is her special recipe. A MUST for left-over ham! Over the years I've made it easier and single family sized. ENJOY!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 package macaroni and cheese mix (I prefer velveeta type)
• 1 cup beef gravy (jar)
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cubed ham
• 1 tablespoon butter

directions

1. Fix mac n' cheese as directed on package, but a bit al dente.
2. Saute onions in butter/oil for 5 minutes.
3. Mix with gravy.
4. Add ham, gravy, and cheese to macaroni, mix well.
5. (reserve a bit of cheese for top).
6. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

Reviews

[choco chip]

My wife requested mac and cheese with ham for her birthday dinner so I found this recipe. I loved it! Unfortunately she didn't. She didn't like the flavor the gravy imparted to the dish, or I would have given it 5 stars. I used regular Kraft mac and cheese, and doubled the recipe. But, I omitted the onion as my wife is allergic.

 

[internetnut]

I gave this recipe 3 stars. I made this for my families dinner. I had some ham I wanted to use up. When I made this I used Kraft mac & cheese. I also used canned gravy which I used the whole 10oz can. I left the cheese off the top. Overall I'd make this for sure. Thanks for posting a good recipe. Christine (internetnut)

 

[Chef Deb]

Oh My!!!...Diner Comfort and Taste!!!...Thank your Aunt Kay for me for such an original and delicious taste in one meal.....I will make this again and again and again....

 

[*Parsley*]

Definitely a kid-pleaser. The beef gravy adds extra flavor and moistness, but doesn't alter the color of the mac & cheese. I used a bit more onion and ham .... just because I had more ham to use up. All of the kids loved this. It's so easy to make, too. I'll make this for the kiddos again. Thanx for posting this.