Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 boxes your favorite gluten free mac and cheese
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 12-ounce bag frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced, thinly sliced honey ham sandwich meat
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup gluten free panko style bread crumbs

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Cook two boxes of macaroni and cheese according to the instructions on the side of the box. Cook pasta to the al dente (firm) stage. Do not overcook it!
  • While pasta is cooking, heat the frozen peas and carrots in the microwave. Set aside.
  • Dice the ham and set aside.
  • Combine cheese and panko in a small bowl. Stir ingredients thoroughly and set aside.
  • Once the mac & cheese is cooked, add peas and carrots and ham to the pot. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Pour into the casserole dish and evenly distribute.
  • Sprinkle panko and cheese mixture evenly over mac and cheese. Place in the upper third of the oven. Cook for 10-15 minutes until panko and cheese starts to brown.
  • Remove and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve.