Ham & Pea Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 container (32 ounces) chicken broth
  • 1 box (1 pound) elbow macaroni
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 cups chopped ham
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon brown mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high, bring broth to a boil.
  3. Add macaroni to broth, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes or until most of the broth is absorbed.
  4. Reduce heat to low and add 3 cups cheese, ham, half and half, peas, mustard and black pepper. Stir until well blended and creamy.
  5. Pour into a prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  6. Cover with foil and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.

Serves: 6

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