| HAM AND PASTA BAKE | ||
| Yields 6 servings | ||
| 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. dried minced onion 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground mustard 1/8 tsp. pepper 2-1/2 cups milk 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Topping: 2 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs |
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| In a medium saucepan, combine the flour, onion, salt, mustard and pepper. Gradually stir in milk until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in broccoli, macaroni, ham and cheese. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish. For topping, combine butter and bread crumbs. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown. | ||