HAM AND MACARONI BAKE
WITH BROCCOLI Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
1 package (10 ounces), frozen chopped broccoli,
cooked and drained (about 1-1/2 cups)
2 cups cubed cooked ham
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs tossed with 1
tablespoon melted butter
Directions:
Cook macaroni according to package directions;
drain and set aside. In a medium saucepan
melt 3 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add
flour, green onion, salt, mustard, and pepper;
stir until well blended. Gradually stir in milk
until blended. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring
constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly,
about 2 minutes. Stir in broccoli, macaroni,
ham, and cheese. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart
casserole. Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs
over ham and macaroni casserole.
Bake ham and macaroni casserole recipe at
350° for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.