3 CHEESE TORTELLI WITH BAKED HAM BITES

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Yum! This casserole is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover holiday ham. It's creamy, cheesy, and very tasty. The recipe comes together in a snap and the whole family will love it.

Provided by Bonnie Oechsle

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb baked ham slice or leftover ham
1 box 3-cheese tortelli, 9 oz.
1 c Panko bread crumbs
1/2 c skim milk
1 pkg cheddar cheese, 8 oz.
1/8 stick butter
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • 1. Cook tortelli as per package directions; set aside (this product has 3 kinds of cheese inside the pasta). Cut ham into bite-sized pieces; set aside.
  • 2. Mix butter and flour to make a rue in a saucepan stirring slowly. Blend in milk and cheese. Do not boil.
  • 3. Combine ham and pasta in an 8" by 8 " glass casserole dish. Pour liquid cheese combination over pasta.
  • 4. Place bread crumbs in a frying pan. Heat slightly to brown the topping (Panko bread crumbs are made from the center of a white bread without crust). Taste is crunchier than traditional bread crumbs.
  • 5. Put topping over the pasta and ham to go into the pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

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