Main dishes

Jalapeño Macaroni & Ham Bake

photo by:kraft

Mac and cheese is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. This version will have the crowd on its feet and cheering. Turn up the heat with jalapeños and ham baked right in.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

1 hr

servings

total:

8 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (7-1/4 oz. each) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Tbsp. oil

slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Honey Ham, chopped

small red onion, finely chopped

jalapeño peppers, seeded, chopped

clove garlic, minced

eggs, beaten

KRAFT Big Slice Pepper Jack Cheese Slice, coarsely chopped

RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 3/4 cup)

1/2

cup fresh parsley, chopped

Make It

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

PREPARE Dinners in large saucepan as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet on medium heat. Add ham, onions, peppers and garlic; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.

ADD ham mixture to Dinners with eggs and chopped cheese; mix lightly. Mix cracker crumbs and parsley; stir half into Dinner mixture. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining crumb mixture.

BAKE 35 min. or until center is set and casserole is heated through.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Serve with your favorite steamed vegetable.

Substitute

Substitute a serrano chile or canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce for the jalapeño pepper.

Jalapeño Macaroni & Ham Ring

Substitute a 12-cup fluted tube pan for the casserole dish. Spoon prepared Dinner mixture into prepared pan. Do not add remaining crumb topping. Bake as directed. Let stand 10 min. Unmold onto plate; sprinkle with crumb topping.

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itlngoddess06

posted:4/3/2013

We loved this dish! I did tweak a few things though. I used a ham steak instead of deli ham since that's what we had in the house (and I would suggest using the ham steak from now on!). We also like our food nice a spicy(!!), so next time I will add some more jalapenos or something else to spice it up! Overall, great dish!

AbigailElizabeth

posted:10/5/2012

This recipe was interesting for me... its more of a side dish -- baked stuffing/ macaroni casserole. I did alter a bit from the recipe -- used 1 10oz box velveeta shells & cheese, shredded cheese, fresh ham, 3 eggs & bread crumbs vs crackers. It was quite dry and not cheesy OR creamy. Its definitely a baked casserole! I would not make again...

a cook

posted:7/20/2012

My family loved this new recipe. It was quick and easy and delicious. I made a few substitutions - because I haven't been to the store, but it still turned out good. I only used 3 eggs, I added 3 eggs instead of 4, I sauteed onions and used ham chunks - everything else was the same. I will make this again.

alssa

posted:1/28/2012

I made this today and my husband loved it! Its yummy and this recipe is added to my list of delicious...

DonaJe

posted:1/8/2012

We thought it was tasteless and very dry. Maybe we aren't fans of baked Mac and Cheese.

lovesannabelle

posted:12/21/2011

My husband and I loved this dish! Used three eggs instead of four and used country ham instead. Yummy!

circlebar1967

posted:11/10/2011

AWESOME!!!!! Even though KRAFT macaroni & cheese is one of my favorite foods I never dreamed that this recipe would taste so good! The flavors mixed well together. I added mushrooms to mine because I needed to get rid of them & I think it enhanced the flavor even more. The only thing I would changed is maybe thicker sliced ham or more slices of the Oscar Mayer, it just didn't seem to have enough ham flavor for me. Otherwise, great recipe!

a cook

posted:9/19/2011

Comfort food at its finest!