Crusted Ham and Cheese Macaroni Bake

Name: Crusted Ham and Cheese Macaroni Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 pkg. macaroni and cheese dinner; 4 American cheese singles, chopped; 1 large chipotle chili pepper, finely chopped; 1 pkg. baby spinach leaves; 1 pkg. deli-style baked cooked ham, chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp. butter; 20 RITZ Crackers, crushed

This crispy crumb topping make this extra cheesy mac & cheese an "all family" pleaser.

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Servings:

Makes 6 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.

Ingredient list

2 pkg. (7-1/4 oz. each) macaroni and cheese dinner
4 American cheese singles, chopped
1 large chipotle chili pepper, finely chopped
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1 pkg. (6 oz.) deli-style baked cooked ham, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. butter
20 RITZ Crackers, crushed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Prepare Dinners as directed on package. Stir in Singles, peppers, spinach and ham. Spoon into greased 2-qt. baking dish.

Meanwhile, cook onions in butter in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 to 7 min. or until tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in crushed crackers. Sprinkle over Dinner mixture.

Bake 15 min. or until top is golden brown. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

Special ExtraMake this extra spicy by adding another chopped chipotle pepper.
Serving SuggestionFor added color and texture, serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite reduced-fat dressing.
Food FactsThe addition of Singles to this casserole make it extra cheesy and creamy.