POTLUCK HAM & PASTA

Name: POTLUCK HAM & PASTA
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 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

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

I found this recipe in a magazine a while back and had forgotten about it. Now that I found it again I am going to try it.
Photo: Tasteofhome.com

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Prep:

40 Min

Ingredients

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
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How to Make POTLUCK HAM & PASTA

Step-by-Step

Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Add the broccoli during the last 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
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.
Remove from heat; stir in the ham, macaroni, and broccoli.
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.
NOTE: Recipe can easily be cut in half if feeding fewer people.

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About POTLUCK HAM & PASTA

Course/Dish: Pasta Pork

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