Macaroni Salad w/ Ham & Cheese

I cook this ham from scratch but there are a couple brands that also make gluten free prepared ham. Watch them carefully!

  • 1 ham steak, fried according to pkg directions, and cut into cubes
  • 4oz cheddar cheese, cut into cute teeny tiny cubes
  • 1 pkg brown rice elbow pasta (macaroni), cooked al dente, drained
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pickles, chopped (optional)

Dressing – in shaker, combine:

  • 1/2 cup real mayonnaise (you can also use Kraft Coleslaw salad dressing- in Canada)
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice (or vinegar)
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder

Shake dressing, combine ingredients, toss together. Serve! This tastes great the next day too!

A note about me & cameras: I love the idea of a picture, but to stop in the middle of preparation or dinner with three hungry children just doesn’t happen! I’m sure you understand. Just take my word for it – this one is pretty! :)

Cheese Sauce

This makes nearly 2 cups of cheese sauce.  We use it to coat macaroni, broccoli, and as a dip! Yum, yum!

  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 4 Tbsp corn starch
  • 1 cup grated cheddar
  • 1 tsp chicken bullion, salt & pepper to taste, pinch thyme

Directions:

  1. Whisk all this together in a microwavable bowl.
  2. Microwave for 2.5 minutes, whisking well after each .5 minute.

Enjoy!