Name: Ham and Cheese Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz whipped cream cheese; 16 oz farfalle (bow tie) pasta; 2.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1 tsp seasoned salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cups chicken broth; 4 oz processed cheese block (like Velveeta), cubed; 2 cups cooked ham, diced; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

1

Preheat your oven to 425°F.

2

In a 13x9 inch baking dish, place the whipped cream cheese in the center.

3

Pour the uncooked pasta into the dish around the cream cheese. Top with about 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.

4

Season with seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.

5

Drizzle with olive oil and pour in the chicken broth.

6

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

7

Carefully remove the dish from the oven. Add the cubed processed cheese, diced ham, heavy cream, and another cup of shredded cheddar cheese.

8

Stir everything together until well combined.

9

Cover the dish with foil again and return to the oven for 10 minutes.

10

Remove the dish from the oven, take off the foil, and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top.

11

Return to the oven uncovered and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

12

Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.

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