macaroni, ham and broccoli casserole

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

This is one of those quick weeknight meals that I fall back on, especially if I have kids around. They seem to eat anything with cheese!

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For macaroni, ham and broccoli casserole

  • 8 oz
    package elbow macaroni
  • 10 oz
    package frozen chopped broccoli
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    grated onion
  • 3 c
    milk
  • 1 1/2 c
    process cheese spread (velveeta) (6 ounces)
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1 dash
    ground white pepper
  • 2 c
    chopped cooked ham
  • 1/4 c
    grated parmesan cheese

How To Make macaroni, ham and broccoli casserole

  • 1
    Cook the macaroni according to the package directions; drain. Set aside.
  • 2
    Cook the broccoli according to the package directions; drain. Set aside.
  • 3
    Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour and onion, stirring well. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add the cheese spread (Velveeta), salt, mustard, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts. Remove from the heat. Add the macaroni, broccoli, and ham.
  • 4
    Pour the mixture into a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
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