Macaroni and Cheese with Ham, Peas and Shallots

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“Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It's a kids' favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety. Try this variation with ham, peas and shallots.” - by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

1 recipe Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
10 ounces cooked ham, cut into small dice
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1 cup frozen peas

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Original recipe yields 12 servings

Directions

Follow recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.
Heat oil in medium-high heat in a 10-inch skillet. Saute shallots until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ham; continue to saute until meat begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add vermouth and simmer until liquid almost evaporates, about a minute. Add peas. Stir mixture into macaroni and cheese. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
91 cal
5%

Fat
5.5 g
8%

Carbs
3.8 g
1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (4)

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amandascookin

Mar. 7, 2011

"I made this with my own homemade mac and cheese recipe, and I put it in a baking dish topped with panko bread crumbs and baked 20 mins at 350. So yummy!..." See more"

June

Dec. 10, 2009

"this is soo good! I love ham and peas. And add that with some mac 'n' cheese-- oooh that is about the best thing in the kitchen! Thank you for posting this recipe! ( i doubled the cheese part a..." See morend it was mm-mm-mm!)"