Creamy Mac & Cheese with Ham & Peas

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

30 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 1 container (8 oz.) garden vegetable or regular cream cheese spread

  • 1 cup fat-free milk

  • 1-1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (about 6 oz.)

  • 4 cups cooked elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked)

  • 8 ounces diced ham (about 1-1/4 cups)

  • 1 can (15 oz.) Green Giant® Sweet Peas, drained

  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine cream cheese and milk in a 3-quart saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently 5 minutes or until cream cheese is melted. Stir in cheddar cheese until smooth.

  2. Remove from heat and stir in cooked macaroni, ham and peas. Spoon into 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Combine breadcrumbs and butter and evenly sprinkle over macaroni.

  3. Bake 15 minutes or until breadcrumbs are lightly browned and macaroni is heated through.

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