{"id":20092,"date":"2018-12-18T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-18T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/blog\/?p=20092"},"modified":"2023-08-11T19:57:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T02:57:00","slug":"mexican-ham-and-pasta-bake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/mexican-ham-and-pasta-bake\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexican Ham and Pasta Bake: Weeknight Fast Leftovers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nobody ever said that making dinner had to be complicated. This Mexican Ham and Pasta Bake Recipe is an easy, hearty family meal that only takes about 40 minutes! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delight your taste buds with the combination of delicious flavors from melted cheese, zesty salsa, savory ham and creamy pasta sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you\u2019re in search of a delicious, easy-to-make meal, then this Mexican Ham and Pasta Bake is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n

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This dish is basically just mac and cheese with some ham tossed in and kicked up with salsa. What could be easier?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients for Mexican Ham and Pasta Bake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can use any type of pasta<\/strong> you have on hand, but ideally you want a pasta that has nooks and crannies to hold on to the cheese such as shells, rotini or even elbow macaroni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like a nice blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese<\/strong>. But, you can use your favorite melty cheeses including pre shredded Mexican cheese blend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Butter<\/strong> and flour<\/strong> make the roux, thickening the sauce. You can use oil for the butter and a gluten free all purpose flour (like this one from King Arthur<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you make the roux, you need to add some milk<\/strong>, dairy or non dairy. The more fat, the creamier the final result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then you'll mix in your favorite salsa<\/strong> and leftover ham<\/strong>. And finally top it with some fresh cilantro<\/strong> after baking.<\/p>\n\n\n

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