Cheesy Ham and Noodle Bake

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

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:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a dutch oven, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Whisk in the flour until it is fully combined.
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.
Add Italian shredded cheese, and stir constantly until the cheese has melted.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Combine noodles with sauce, add ham and toss. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
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