Macaroni with Cabbage and Ham Recipe
Description: A delightful dish that transforms leftovers from a “New England Boiled Dinner” into a hearty meal. This comforting combination of ham, cabbage, and apple, mixed with any pasta noodle, is perfect for chilly weather.
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Lunch/Snacks
- Category: One Dish Meal
- Difficulty: Beginner Cook
- Method: Stove Top
- Season: Winter, St. Patrick’s Day
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per serving: 495.2
- Key Ingredients: Ham, Cabbage, Apple, Macaroni
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 2 tbsp |
| Cooked ham | 6 slices |
| Onion | 1 |
| Green cabbage | 4 cups |
| Granny Smith apple | 1 |
| Apple cider vinegar | 3 tbsp |
| Black pepper | To taste |
| Fresh dill | 1/2 tbsp |
| Sour cream | 1/2 cup |
| Macaroni | 10 oz |
Instructions:
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Prepare Macaroni:
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and pour cooked macaroni into a large bowl.
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Cook Ham:
- In a large nonstick pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the cooked ham slices and cook until they are lightly browned.
- Remove the ham from the pan and set it aside.
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Cook Onions:
- Add the onion to the same pan and cook for 6-8 minutes, until translucent and fragrant.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Stir in the green cabbage, diced Granny Smith apple, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper into the pan with the onions.
- Cover the pan and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
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Add Ham and Dill:
- Once the cabbage is tender, stir in the fresh dill and the cooked ham slices.
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Final Steps:
- Cook the mixture uncovered for a few more minutes until heated through.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the sour cream until well combined.
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Serve:
- Pour the cabbage and ham mixture over the cooked macaroni in the bowl.
- Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Serve hot and enjoy this comforting meal!
This Macaroni with Cabbage and Ham recipe is a perfect way to utilize leftovers while creating a delicious and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any winter day or St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The combination of flavors from the ham, cabbage, apple, and creamy sour cream sauce will surely warm you up and leave you wanting more!
