BROCCOLI, HAM AND CHEESE MANICOTTI

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What an interesting change from tradtional manicotti! You'll love the creamy texture of the cheese sauce! Note: if you slightly undercook the manicotti they will be easier to stuff.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 manicotti

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups finely dicd ham
2 cups finely chopped broccoli (including stems)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt and pepper (optional)
garlic (optional)
1 cup grated swiss cheese
10 cooked manicotti
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Saute onions until tender.
  • Add ham, broccoli, cheddar cheese, and mayo, (I usually add a pinch of salt and pepper and a dash of garlic to taste too) When cheese is melted, remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Stuff manicotti with ham mixture, dividing between shells evenly, and place in a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Add flour and cook 1 minute.
  • Add milk and cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and add swiss cheese, stirring until smooth.
  • Pour sauce over manicotti.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until sauce bubbles.
  • Perfect supper with a crisp salad and garlic bread!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.3, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 56.2, Sodium 599.3, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 14.6

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