Meals (Creamy Mac & Cheese Ham Bake)

By chefbobby

Ingredients

• 1 7 1/4 ounce package macaroni and cheese dinner mix
• 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham or chopped cooked chicken
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
• 1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare macaroni and cheese mix according to package directions, except do not add salt to water. Stir in ham, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, the cottage cheese, sour cream, onion, and pepper. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 1-1/2-quart baking dish.

2) In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and, if desired, parsley; stir in melted butter. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.

3) Bake, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until mixture is heated through and crumbs are golden.