Cheesy Ham-Penne Casserole

Name: Cheesy Ham-Penne Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained (measure 16 ounces uncooked, I use half of a 900-gram package); 3 cups cubed cooked ham (or use as much as desired); 5 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or 1/2 teaspoon white salt); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional or to taste); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups half-and-half cream (or use half milk and cream); 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided; 4 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (a little more won't hurt)

Cheesy Ham-Penne Casserole was pinched from <a href="http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/cheesy-ham-penne-casserole-259459" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.geniuskitchen.com.</a>

"Rotini pasta may be used in place of penne, prep time does not include cooking the pasta --- if desired sprinkle 1-2 cups grated cheddar cheese on the last 3 minutes of baking time --- this is *very* good!..."

INGREDIENTS

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16 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained (measure 16 ounces uncooked, I use half of a 900-gram package)

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3 cups cubed cooked ham (or use as much as desired)

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5 tablespoons butter

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1 teaspoon mustard powder

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1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or 1/2 teaspoon white salt)

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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)

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1 small onion, finely chopped

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1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)

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1/4 cup all-purpose flour

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3 cups half-and-half cream (or use half milk and cream)

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2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

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4 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (a little more won't hurt)

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