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Spicy Ham and Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Casserole Recipe

Spicy Ham and Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Casserole Recipe

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Spicy Ham and Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

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Ingredients:

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1 onion, chopped
1 tbsp fresh minced garlic
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tsp coriander
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
4 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 (28 oz) can plum tomatoes, well drained and chopped
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 cups chopped cooked ham (or to taste)
1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked only to very firm-tender and drained)
3 cups cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Set oven to 375 degrees.
Butter a 3-quart casserole dish or a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
In a large heavy saucepan melt the butter and cook the onion, garlic, jalapenos, coriander and cumin over low heat, stirring until the onion has softened.
Stir in flour and cook stirring for 3 minutes.
Add in half and half cream and/or milk; bring to a boil, whisking until mixture thickens (about 2 minutes).
Add in well-drained tomatoes; simmer for 2 minutes.
Add in cayenne, salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, mix together cooked macaroni, and tomato/cream mixture.
Add in the chopped cooked ham.
Stir in the cheddar cheese to combine.
Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake on the second-lowest oven rack for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	698.91 Kcal (2926 kJ)
Calories from fat	391.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	43.49g	67%
Cholesterol	136.11mg	45%
Sodium	1182.83mg	49%
Potassium	417.42mg	9%
Total Carbs	42.7g	14%
Sugars	2.8g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.57g	10%
Protein	34.79g	70%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	617.7mg	62%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	180.11 Kcal (754 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.21g	67%
Cholesterol	35.07mg	45%
Sodium	304.81mg	49%
Potassium	107.57mg	9%
Total Carbs	11g	14%
Sugars	0.72g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.66g	10%
Protein	8.96g	70%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	12%
Iron	0.6mg	12%
Calcium	159.2mg	62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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