POTLUCK HAM & PASTA

POTLUCK HAM & PASTA image

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

pkg (16 oz.) elbow macaroni
4 c fresh broccoli florets
1/2 c onion, chopped fine
1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
6 c milk
1 jar(s) (15 oz.) process cheese sauce (cheese whiz)
2 c (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 c fully cooked ham, cubed

Steps:

1. Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Add the broccoli during the last 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
2. In a large Dutch oven, saute onion in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in the flour, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, cooking and stirring for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cheese sauce and 1 cup of the cheddar until blended.
3. Remove from heat; stir in the ham, macaroni, and broccoli.
4. Divide between a greased 13x9" baking dish and a greased 8" square baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
5. NOTE: Recipe can easily be cut in half if feeding fewer people.