Ham Macaroni and Cheese

Petite Peas with Shallots
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Ingredients

  • ½ (12-oz) pkg gluten-free elbow macaroni
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ (8-oz) pkg cubed ham (see Note) 
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 1½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ (8-oz) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter with oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ham and onion; sauté 5 minutes until ham is browned and onion is tender.
  3. Sprinkle flour over mixture; cook 2 minutes until foamy. Add milk, mustard, and desired amount of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook 5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Stir in cheese and macaroni; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp gluten-free chicken broth
  • 1½ cups shredded romaine lettuce

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Sauté shallot in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 2 minutes or until tender.
  2. Stir in peas and broth. Cook 5 minutes or until peas are tender and broth evaporates. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add lettuce, stirring just until lettuce wilts.

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