Preheat broiler on HIGH. Prepare shells-and-cheese dinner mix according to package directions using 1/4 cup butter and 1/3 cup milk. Stir in cream cheese with sauce packet. Heat and stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in ham; remove from heat.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Creamy homemade mac and cheese is one of our favorite comfort foods. Dress up a Hy-Vee boxed mac and cheese by adding some ham and homemade buttery breadcrumbs.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 4
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (7.25-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee three cheese shells and cheese dinner | ||
| ¼ c. Hy-Vee salted butter, plus 1 tbsp. butter, melted | ||
| ⅓ c. Hy-Vee 2% reduced-fat milk | ||
| ½ (8-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee cream cheese, chopped | ||
| 8 oz. Hy-Vee Deli Black Forest smoked ham, sliced 1/2-inch-thick and cubed | ||
| 1 slice(s) Hy-Vee white or wheat sandwich bread |
Things To Grab
- Stockpot
- Colander
- Food processor
- 4 (5-inch each) cast iron skillets or 1 (8-inch) broiler-safe skillet
Directions
Meanwhile, place bread in food processor; cover and process until bread becomes fine crumbs. Stir in 1 tablespoon melted butter.
Transfer pasta-cheese mixture to 4 (5-inch each) cast iron skillets or 1 (8-inch) broiler-safe skillet. Top with buttered bread crumbs. Broil 6-inches from heat for 30 seconds or until crumbs are lightly toasted. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition facts
Servings
500 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 1290mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 41g
- Protein: 22g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 15%
0%
Calcium 10%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 2%