Super Easy Skillet Mac and Cheese

Mmm... homemade macaroni and cheese.... We make some type of macaroni and cheese, probably at least once a month. We love pasta and we love cheese. (For other mac and cheese recipes, see here and here.) This time, I added some ham and corn to this amazing easy macaroni and cheese recipe. But you can definitely make it without these ingredients. It doesn't have to baked so it's really super easy and fast to make.

Skillet Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked small shell pasta or elbow macaroni (8 ounces)
4-5 slices ham, cubed
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon hutter or margarine, if desired
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Direction:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

In large pan, cook ham and corn in 1 tablespoon olive oil, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir pasta and remaining ingredients into ham and corn. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and sauce is desired consistency.

Super Easy Skillet Mac and Cheese

Mmm... homemade macaroni and cheese.... We make some type of macaroni and cheese, probably at least once a month. We love pasta and we love cheese. (For other mac and cheese recipes, see here and here.) This time, I added some ham and corn to this amazing easy macaroni and cheese recipe. But you can definitely make it without these ingredients. It doesn't have to baked so it's really super easy and fast to make.

Skillet Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked small shell pasta or elbow macaroni (8 ounces)
4-5 slices ham, cubed
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon hutter or margarine, if desired
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Direction:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

In large pan, cook ham and corn in 1 tablespoon olive oil, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir pasta and remaining ingredients into ham and corn. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and sauce is desired consistency.

Super Easy Skillet Mac and Cheese

Mmm... homemade macaroni and cheese.... We make some type of macaroni and cheese, probably at least once a month. We love pasta and we love cheese. (For other mac and cheese recipes, see here and here.) This time, I added some ham and corn to this amazing easy macaroni and cheese recipe. But you can definitely make it without these ingredients. It doesn't have to baked so it's really super easy and fast to make.

Skillet Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked small shell pasta or elbow macaroni (8 ounces)
4-5 slices ham, cubed
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon hutter or margarine, if desired
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Direction:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

In large pan, cook ham and corn in 1 tablespoon olive oil, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir pasta and remaining ingredients into ham and corn. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and sauce is desired consistency.

Fabulous Santa Fe Cheese 'n Pasta

This Santa Fe Cheese 'n Pasta is another one of my original recipes. This dish is definitely a good choice when you want to fix a quick meal for your family. It takes about 15-20 minutes to prepare for this meal. And it is SO yummy! My husband came home and saw what I was making and said, "Corn in Mac and Cheese? I've never had corn in Mac and Cheese before!" Then he tasted a bite and said, "Wow, that's good!" So if you are thinking the same thing as my husband was, don't be afraid! Just try it! You won't be disappointed. :-)

Santa Fe Cheese 'n Pasta

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups macaroni noodles
1/2 lbs ham off the bone
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup green salsa (salsa verde)
1 1/2 cups whole milk or 2% milk
1 can (15 oz) cream-style corn
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers
8-10 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
(Optional) 1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped

Direction:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix all ingredients except cheese in a large nonstick skillet. Heat to boiling and stir occasionally, until the noodles are cooked al dente. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Pour the mixture into a 13X9X2 baking pan. Stir in cubed cheese and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted. (I prefer baked Macaroni and Cheese, however, if you prefer, you can finish cooking on stove. Just add cheese into the pan and stir until it is melted. It would be a much quicker process if you're in a hurry.)


Sweet (plus) A little kick (plus) Cheesy

Fabulous Santa Fe Cheese 'n Pasta

This Santa Fe Cheese 'n Pasta is another one of my original recipes. This dish is definitely a good choice when you want to fix a quick meal for your family. It takes about 15-20 minutes to prepare for this meal. And it is SO yummy! My husband came home and saw what I was making and said, "Corn in Mac and Cheese? I've never had corn in Mac and Cheese before!" Then he tasted a bite and said, "Wow, that's good!" So if you are thinking the same thing as my husband was, don't be afraid! Just try it! You won't be disappointed. :-)

Santa Fe Cheese 'n Pasta

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups macaroni noodles
1/2 lbs ham off the bone
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup green salsa (salsa verde)
1 1/2 cups whole milk or 2% milk
1 can (15 oz) cream-style corn
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers
8-10 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
(Optional) 1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped

Direction:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix all ingredients except cheese in a large nonstick skillet. Heat to boiling and stir occasionally, until the noodles are cooked al dente. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Pour the mixture into a 13X9X2 baking pan. Stir in cubed cheese and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted. (I prefer baked Macaroni and Cheese, however, if you prefer, you can finish cooking on stove. Just add cheese into the pan and stir until it is melted. It would be a much quicker process if you're in a hurry.)


Sweet (plus) A little kick (plus) Cheesy

Fabulous Santa Fe Cheese 'n Pasta

This Santa Fe Cheese 'n Pasta is another one of my original recipes. This dish is definitely a good choice when you want to fix a quick meal for your family. It takes about 15-20 minutes to prepare for this meal. And it is SO yummy! My husband came home and saw what I was making and said, "Corn in Mac and Cheese? I've never had corn in Mac and Cheese before!" Then he tasted a bite and said, "Wow, that's good!" So if you are thinking the same thing as my husband was, don't be afraid! Just try it! You won't be disappointed. :-)

Santa Fe Cheese 'n Pasta

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups macaroni noodles
1/2 lbs ham off the bone
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup green salsa (salsa verde)
1 1/2 cups whole milk or 2% milk
1 can (15 oz) cream-style corn
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers
8-10 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
(Optional) 1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped

Direction:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix all ingredients except cheese in a large nonstick skillet. Heat to boiling and stir occasionally, until the noodles are cooked al dente. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Pour the mixture into a 13X9X2 baking pan. Stir in cubed cheese and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted. (I prefer baked Macaroni and Cheese, however, if you prefer, you can finish cooking on stove. Just add cheese into the pan and stir until it is melted. It would be a much quicker process if you're in a hurry.)


Sweet (plus) A little kick (plus) Cheesy