Creamy Mac 'n Cheese with Ham and Tomatoes

Creamy macaroni and cheese recipe flavored with diced ham and tomatoes
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Creamy Mac 'n Cheese with Ham and Tomatoes
Creamy macaroni and cheese recipe flavored with diced ham and tomatoes

June 8, 2026
URL: https://m.hunts.com/recipes/pastas/creamy-mac-n-cheese-ham-and-tomatoes-2237

  • Prep time 20 minutes
  • Total time 40 minutes
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray

  • 8 ounces dry large elbow macaroni, uncooked

  • 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 3 tablespoons Fleischmann's® Original-stick

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 cups = 8 oz)

  • 2 cups chopped fully cooked lean ham

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Nutrition Information

469 calories, 40g carbs

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Nutrition Information

469 calories, 40g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt. Combine drained tomatoes and baking soda in medium bowl; set aside.

  • Step two

    Meanwhile, melt Fleischmann's in large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cheese; stir until melted. Add tomatoes to cheese mixture; blend well. Drain macaroni; add to saucepan. Stir in ham and pepper. Transfer to prepared baking dish.

  • Step three

    Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Information

469 calories, 40g carbs

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Creamy Mac 'n Cheese with Ham and Tomatoes

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 333 mg 33%
Carbohydrate 40 g 13%
Cholesterol 66 mg 22%
Total Fat 22 g 34%
Iron 3 mg 14%
Calories 469 kcal 23%
Sodium 1060 mg 44%
Protein 26 g 52%
Saturated Fat 10 g 50%
Sugars 4 g 0
Vitamin C 4 mg 7%

 

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