Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake

My mother likes Mr. Goodcents, but it's never been a place I'd pick to eat at. When we've eaten there, I normally get their chicken alfredo. This dish reminds me of Mr. Goodcents chicken alfredo and I think next time I make it I'll use precooked, frozen (and thawed) fajita chicken strips. 

I had gotten turkey ham at Aldi several weeks back and was looking for a recipe to use it in. This fit the bill, was easy, fast and I had everything but the half and half on hand. 

 

You won't use the entire ham and you might find it easier to get cubed ham from the grocery store or use left over ham. Or, as I'm going to try next time I make this recipe, use cooked cubed chicken. 

To start, boil 16 oz of pasta for 7 min or until al dente.  I used mostaccioli as I had it on hand. 

 

Drain and dump into a 6 qt crock pot. Add;

16oz cubed ham

1 16oz jar of alfredo sauce (I used a 15oz jar)

2 cups half and half

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Stir and cook on low 3-4 hours or high 11/2-2 hours. I cooked it on high for an hour and half and it was perfect. 

I used this alfredo sauce. 

 

Comfort food perfect for a cold night.