Why make plain ole macaroni and cheese when you can have backed mac n cheese with ham and peas!I did not grow up on Mac and cheese, so when my kids wanted it I used a box mix. I didn’t really know a good recipe, but knew I didn’t like using the box mix. Well, about a week ago someone shared this recipe man n cheese recipe with me. It is very good so I thought I would share!

Mac N Cheese Recipe with Ham and Peas

Ingredients:

1/2 c butter
1 onion, chopped
1/4 c. flour
3 1/2 c. whole milk
1 c. sour cream
2 (8oz) pkg shredded swiss cheese
1 (8oz) pkg shredded mozzarella
3 c. cubed ham
1 c. thawed peas
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp grd pepper
2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked
1 1/2 panko
2 tbs butter, melted

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.

Melt 1/4 butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 6 mins.

Add flour and cook for 2 mins.

Slowly add milk, reduce heat and cook for 10 mins.

Remove from heat, add cheeses, sour cream until melted.

Stir in ham, peas, salt, pepper, and cooked macaroni. Spoon into a dish.

In a small bowl, combine panko and 2 tbs melted butter.

Sprinkle over casserole, bake for 45 mins.

This recipe for baked mac and cheese with ham and peas is the perfect comfort food. It’s easy to make and can be a great meal for any occasion. Thanks for trying this recipe, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.