Leftover Ham and Macaroni Casserole

countrylife's Note:

This is a wonderful, easy recipe to use up those holiday ham leftovers. You can add some veggies. I would suggest any of all of 1/2 cup celery, 4 oz. can of mushrooms, olives or peas. Even my picky kids love it and it has that homemade mac n cheese flavor. Adapted from a Mary Margaret McBride recipe, an ingenious woman, incredibly knowledgable for her time.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup milk
• 3 cups chopped ham
• 2 eggs , slightly beaten
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups grated cheese
• 2 ½ cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• ¼ cup chopped onion

Directions:

1. Cook noodles.
2. Stir lemon into milk and let stand.
3. Spray 13 x 9 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
4. Combine ham, milk mixture, eggs, salt & pepper, and cheese with cooked and drained noodles, and any extra veggies.
5. Pour mixture into dish, dot with butter or breadcrumbs.
6. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

Reviews

[Katiecarr]

I made this to put in the freezer because I have so much left-over ham. I did taste it before I put it in the freezer. It was delecious! The only thing I did different is add some broccoli.

[Chef #1238919]

Not sure if I will be making this again. I liked it; however, my two kidlets didn't care for it - they didn't eat the Easter ham either though.

[Chef Dimples]

This was very easy to make, and my two young kids and my husband liked it. I will add this to my list of recipes.