Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
40
Low
Glycemic Load
8
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories520.2 kcal (26%)
Total Fat40 g (57%)
Carbs20.4 g (8%)
Sugars6.7 g (7%)
Protein21.5 g (43%)
Sodium853 mg (43%)
Fiber1.6 g (6%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

2 Tbspbutter

¾ cuponion
chopped

3cloves garlic
minced

3 cupsreduced sodium chicken broth

½ tspDry mustard
or 1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard

8 ozcream cheese
cubed and softened

2 cupshalf and half

2 cupsshredded cheese
cheddar or mix of cheddar, Colby, Monterey jack

2 cupselbow macaroni
cooked

4 ozCooked ham
cubed

½ cupfrozen peas
Instructions
Step 1
1. In a 3-qt. Saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender.
Step 2
Stir in Broth and mustard. Bring to boil; reduce heat to maintain simmer.
Step 3
Stir in cream cheese until smooth.
Step 4
Stir in half and half. Reduce heat to low.
Step 5
Add the shredded cheese a little at a time, whisking until cheese is melted before adding more cheese.
Step 6
Stir in macaroni, ham, and peas. Heat through and serve!
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