Featured SYSCO Block & Barrel Ham (4″x6″) (#07413)
Baked Swiss Mac & Cheese with Ham-NEW
Recipe Information
Method
- Cook macaroni: stir macaroni into boiling, salted water; cook 10-12 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Pour into greased 2" deep insert pan(s).
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt first portion of margarine. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add milk gradually, whisking constantly to keep from lumping. Cook until the mixture is thick and bubbly for about 3-5 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Add in 3/4 of the cheddar and swiss cheese and stir until melted. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni and mix well. Add in diced ham and stir. Top with remaining 1/4 of the shredded cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and second portion of melted margarine. Sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.
- Bake with no lid in preheated convection oven at 176'C/350'F for ~ 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 71'C/160'F held for a min. of 15 seconds.
Yield
25 servings
Portion Size
250 mls/1 cup (225 g/7.9 oz)
Preparation Method
Baked/Roasted
Suggested Accompaniments
Serve with a vinaigrette mixed green salad or steamed green vegetables i.e. green beans, broccoli (sides not included in the nutritionals).
Global Cuisine
North American
Theme Inspired
All Themes
Nutritional Information
per 250 mls/1 cup (225 g/7.9 oz)
| Nutrient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Calories | 470 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Calories from Protein | 20 % |
| Carbohydrates | 47 g |
| Total Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 6 g |
| Total Fat | 22 g |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg |
| Trans Fat | 0.32 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Iron | 2.25 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Sodium | 970 mg |
| Zinc | 3.24 mg |
| Phosphorus | 445 mg |
| Vitamin A | 296 RE |
| Vitamin C | 0.37 mg |
Ingredients
| Metric | Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow Macaroni, dry weight | 1.05 kg | 2 lbs 5 oz |
| Margarine | 180 g | 6 oz |
| Flour, All-Purpose | 125 ml | 1/2 cup |
| Milk, 2 % | 2.25 L | 9 cups |
| Table Salt | 10 ml | 2 tsp |
| Black Pepper, ground | 5 ml | 1 tsp |
| Ground Nutmeg | 10 ml | 2 tsp |
| Cheddar Cheese, shredded | 375 g | 13 oz |
| Swiss Cheese, shredded | 340 g | 12 oz |
| SYSCO Block & Barrel Ham (4"x6") (#07413), cut into 1/2" cubes | 1 kg | 2 lbs 2 oz |
| Bread Crumbs, Panko or Plain | 200 g | 7 oz |
| Margarine, melted | 100 g | 3.5 oz |