Ham And Macaroni Bake Recipe

Ingredients

•2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

•3 tablespoons butter or margarine

•1/4 cup all-purpose flour

•1/4 cup finely chopped green onion

•1 teaspoon salt

•1/2 teaspoon dried mustard

•1/8 teaspoon pepper

•2 1/2 cups milk

•2 cups cubed cooked ham

•1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

•1/2 cup dry bread crumbs tossed with 1 tablespoon melted butter

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a medium saucepan melt 3 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add flour, green onion, salt, mustard, and pepper; stir until well blended. Gradually stir in milk until blended. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Stir in macaroni, ham, and cheese. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over ham and macaroni casserole. Bake ham and macaroni casserole recipe at 350° for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.