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Awesome Italian Macaroni and Cheese

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"This magical macaroni dish will make a disappearing act on the dinner table. I've not only served it up as a main dish during the week, but I've served it as a side dish on the Thanksgiving table. It's got ham and cheese, but I think the secret ingredients are the half-and-half and eggs. Don't forget to cook the noodles with the chicken bouillon cubes for a really flavorful noodle. Enjoy!" — StephPage

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
Dissolve chicken bouillon cubes in water in a large pot; bring to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
Layer about half the macaroni in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with about half the diced smoked ham. Repeat layers.
Whisk eggs, half-and-half, salt, and white pepper together in a bowl; pour over the noodle and ham layers. Top everything with Cheddar cheese.
Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted and browning around the edges, about 35 minutes.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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Sep 09, 2012

In reviewing the ingredients, there's nothing in the recipe to make it "Italian", so I'm kinda scratching my head as to why it was added as part of the description. Made the recipe as written and baked up fine. I was a bit concerned with the finished texture of the Mac/Cheese, it wasn't creamy cheese, but more of a firm flan/custard like sauce after baking. There's not much "cheese" IN the recipe so much as its a topping. My husband enjoyed it and 1 of 2 boys did as well. I just couldn't get around the texture and lack of cheese in the sauce and lack of seasoning. I included Italian seasoning into this recipe, so at least I'd be able to say its Italian Mac & Cheese.

—MariaTheSoaper

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Nutrition

Calories
720 kcal
36%

Carbohydrates
49.6 g
16%

Cholesterol
273 mg
91%

Fat
41.2 g
63%

Fiber
1.9 g
7%

Protein
36.7 g
73%

Sodium
3503 mg
140%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Awesome Italian Macaroni and Cheese

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 720
Calories from Fat: 370

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41.2g 63 %
Saturated Fat 20.7g 103 %
Cholesterol 273mg 91 %
Sodium 3503mg 140 %
Potassium 609mg 17 %
Total Carbohydrates 49.6g 16 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7 %
Protein 36.7g 73 %
** Sugars 2.1g
Vitamin A 18 %
Vitamin C 43 %
Calcium 50 %
Iron 35 %
Thiamin 111 %
Niacin 115 %
Vitamin B6 31 %
Magnesium 26 %
Folate 90 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.