Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake
Prep Time
35mins
Time to Table
1hr 20mins
Servings
8 (1 cup per serving)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried pasta
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups Daisy Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 9 ounce box frozen peas, thawed
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried pasta
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups Daisy Cottage Cheese
- 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 9 ounce box frozen peas, thawed
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain; set aside.
- In a separate sauce pan, combine ¼ cup butter and flour; cook 1 minute; stir in the half and half, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in the cottage cheese and cheddar cheese; whisk to blend.
- Add the peas and diced ham to the pasta; stir to incorporate. Stir the sauce into the pasta mixture.
- Pour into a 3 quart casserole or baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter with the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the crumbs over the pasta.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly.
- Calories:481
- Cholesterol:85
- Dietary Fiber:3
- Protein:24
- Sodium:1004
- Total Carbohydrate:40
- Total Fat:24
