We have started a new little tradition of Family Movie Night with the girls and they absolutely love it. We find a family movie and eat dinner and other fun snacks while watching it. The girls live for this day once per week. This particular night I made mac-n-cheese with peas and ham.
This recipe originated with my Aunt Laura when my sister and I were kids. It's a hit every time!
Aunt Laura's Mac-n-Cheese with Peas & Ham:
(My stove top version)
White Sauce -
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 cup milk
Salt & Pepper to Taste
Melt the butter and stir in the flour until smooth and bubbly. Then add the milk, constantly stirring until thickened. Add salt & pepper to taste.
8 oz. macaroni
8 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese
1 small ham steak, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
Toasted breadcrumbs (see instructions below)
Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. In a large skillet or pan, combine cooked macaroni, white sauce, cheese, ham, and peas. Mix together over medium heat until cheese is melted.
For the toasted breadcrumbs, pour 1/2 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs into a small saute pan and swirl the pan over high heat until they start to brown. Sprinkle over each serving or over entire casserole as the topping. Voila! It tastes almost as good as putting it in the oven!
I have these adorable enamel crocks that made for a more contained, personal meal and added little more fun.
Very cute. I didn't know Aunt Laura had it in her!!!! My version had hot dogs instead of ham, we topped with crushed corn flakes mixed with a bit of melted butter and the peas were on the side. I baked mine 20 min. I LOVE that you have a special meal and movie night with girls. You are so much fun!!!!
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