Ham and Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

4.34 from 3 votes

Our ham and broccoli macaroni and cheese is one of our favorite meals to make. It's the side and main dish (the ham) brought together!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: 60+ Family Friendly Easy Casserole Recipes

Keyword: broccoli, cheese, ham, macaroni and cheese, pasta

Servings: servings

Author: Sweet Basil

2 Cups Ham chopped
2 1/2-3 Cup Broccoli Florets steamed
3 Cups Pasta Shells
3 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese finely shredded, better quality makes a smoother sauce
1 Cup Medium or Mild Cheddar Cheese finely shredded
1 Tablespoon Corn Starch plus 2 Teaspoons
1 teaspoon Salt
3 Dashes Hot Sauce
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
Pepper
1 Cup Half and Half may use milk
1 Cup Heavy Cream

In a deep skillet, over medium heat add the ham and saute until golden, about 3-5 minutes.
2 Cups Ham
Remove to a plate.
In a large bowl, toss the cheese and cornstarch.
3 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 1 Cup Medium or Mild Cheddar Cheese, 1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
Start the pasta in boiling water and cook per package instructions.
3 Cups Pasta Shells
Heat the skillet back to medium heat and add the cheese, salt, hot sauce, mustard, worcestershire, pepper, half and half and cream.
1 teaspoon Salt, 3 Dashes Hot Sauce, 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard, 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce, Pepper, 1 Cup Half and Half, 1 Cup Heavy Cream
Heat through while whisking until smooth and silky.
Add the ham and broccoli and using a slotted spoon add the pasta.
2 1/2-3 Cup Broccoli Florets
Stir to combine, season to taste.
Serve with extra pepper.

leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days