Satisfy your family’s craving for a cheesy meal with these Large Family Ham and Cheese Macaroni Cups. They’re easy to make and are the perfect kid-friendly, adult-approved lunch or dinner.
Ham and Cheese Macaroni Cups
If your family enjoys macaroni and cheese, they’ll love these flavorful Large Family Ham and Cheese Macaroni Cups. You can prepare the mac and cheese with pieces of ham in muffin tins to create the perfect serving for each person in your family. These macaroni cups are perfect to eat for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients to Make the Macaroni Cups
Make your Large Family Ham and Cheese Macaroni Cups using the following ingredients:
- Elbow Macaroni. Cook the macaroni as directed on the package and drain.
- Diced Ham. You can buy diced ham or cook ham and dice it yourself into small pieces using a sharp knife.
- Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Create the perfect flavor using shredded sharp cheddar.
- Mozzarella Cheese. The mozzarella melts perfectly over the macaroni and tastes great with the ham and sharp cheddar cheese.
You’ll also need eggs, melted butter, and milk to prepare these Macaroni Cups.
Do I have to use mozzarella cheese?
The mozzarella cheese melts perfectly and pairs well with the sharp cheddar cheese. If you don’t like it, you can substitute it with your favorite cheese or just use more sharp cheddar cheese.
Which type of ham should I use in this recipe?
You’ll need diced ham. You can make ham in the instant pot for this recipe. You can use any type of ham, such as brown sugar ham or hardwood smoked ham. If you have leftover ham in the fridge, chop it up and use it in this recipe. If not, it’s more convenient to buy diced ham at the grocery store. It saves you some time!
What can I use if I don’t have milk?
If you don’t have milk at home, you can use heavy cream as a replacement for it in this recipe.
How long will it take to make the Macaroni Cups?
It won’t take long to make the Large Family Ham and Cheese Macaroni Cups. You’ll need about 10 minutes to prepare your ingredients. Once you’ve prepared the ingredients and have them in the muffin slots, you can bake cups in the oven for about 30 minutes before serving them to your family.
What should I serve with the Ham and Cheese Macaroni Cups?
You can serve the Ham and Cheese Macaroni Cups as a meal on their own because they contain both pasta and meat. However, if you’d rather serve them as a side dish, they’ll taste great with Bacon Wrapped Chicken, slow cooker meatloaf, or instant pot pork chops.
Can I add ingredients to them?
If you want to add more ingredients to your Ham and Cheese Macaroni Cups, you can do so. Peas, corn, and chopped cooked carrots are just three of the many ingredients you can add to these cups. You can even add chopped broccoli into the mixture with your elbow macaroni and cheese. It’s a great way to add some veggies to a tasty meal that your children will eat and enjoy.
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- Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
- Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
- Chicken and Green Beans Casserole
- Cajun Style Pot Roast
- General Tso Chicken
- Low-Carb Spicy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli
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Large Family Ham and Cheese Macaroni Cups
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Satisfy your family’s craving for a cheesy meal with these Large Family Ham and Cheese Macaroni Cups. They’re easy to make and are the perfect kid-friendly, adult-approved lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions and drained
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- 2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 (16 ounce) package diced ham
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, milk, and eggs until well blended.
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In a large bowl, toss together the macaroni, ham, mozzarella, and 2 cups of cheddar cheese.
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Divide the macaroni mixture between the muffin cups. Pour the milk mixture over the muffin cups. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
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Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the muffin tins from the oven and allow the muffins to cool slightly before removing them.
Notes
To freeze: Freeze individually or wrap individually in parchment paper. Then, store in an airtight container and freeze up to 6 months. To reheat, heat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
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