No Bake Rotini Ham Cheese Food

HAM CASSEROLE WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients except 1/2 cup each of the cheese and croutons.
• Spoon into 1-1/2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and croutons.
• Bake 30 minutes or until heated through.

NO BAKE ROTINI, HAM & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add bread crumbs; cook until browned. Remove from skillet; reserve. In same skillet over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until mixture boils. Cook 2 minutes more. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese and ham. Add hot pasta to skillet; toss to coat. Top with remaining cheese and buttered crumbs.

HAM AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375, and lightly butter an 8x8" oven-safe dish.
• First, cook the rotini pasta in plenty of salted boiling water until al dente--about 1-2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain and set aside.
• In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, and cook for 1 minute until homogenous. Whisk constantly.
• Next, stream in the milk, 1/4 cup of the cream, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Lower the heat and cook while stirring occasionally until slightly thickened. It will take about 5-8 minutes, and the mixture will coat the back of a spoon when it's properly thicken.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cream sauce, sour cream, 1 cup of the grated cheddar, ham and the sliced scallions. Stir well to combine.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of grated cheese. Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of heavy cream evenly over the mixture.
• Cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for 5 minutes to slightly crisp up the cheese on top.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before scooping and serving.

BAKED ROTINI WITH HAM

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to package directions; drain and return to pan. Stir in Alfredo sauce, milk, mozzarella, ham, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
• Transfer rotini mixture to four 7 to 8 ounce au gratin dishes or ramekins or a 1 1/2-quart au gratin dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
• To serve, preheat oven to 350°. Cover with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes for the individual dishes or about 45 minutes for the casserole dish or until mixture is heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir before serving.

ROTINI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook Rotini according to package directions.
• In saucepan over medium/low heat melt butter; stir in flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder till smooth.
• Slowly stir in milk; bring to a boil and stir till thickened.
• Remove from heat and add both cheeses and lemon juice stirring until cheese is melted.
• Combine cheese sauce with the Rotini.
• Sprinkle with Parsley or Paprika to garnish.

BROCCOLI AND HAM CHEESY ROTINI PASTA

Steps:

• Cook your pasta slightly less than al dente, drain and rinse with cold water.
• Melt butter in a pan and sprinkle in flour. Cook for about two minutes then add milk and whisk to combine.
• Cook milk mixture (bechamel) on medium low for about 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened and is bubbly. The sauce should have reduced slightly as well. If the sauce is too thick add more milk.
• Add Monterey jack, Parmesan, mustard, salt and pepper to bechamel. Combine while cheese melts and taste and reseason if necessary (remember it's less salty after combining with the pasta and veggies).
• Mix pasta, veggies and meat (if using) into the cheese sauce. Pour half of the mixture into an oven-proof container and sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar. Layer the other half of mixture and then sprinkle bread crumbs and then cheese on top.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese on top is melted and casserole is bubbly.