Potluck Ham and Pasta

                                                                               

                                             Potluck Ham and Pasta                                          

                                     

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups 2% milk
• 1 jar (15 ounces) process cheese sauce
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Directions

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 3-4 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; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese sauce and 1 cup cheddar cheese until blended.
• Remove from the heat; stir in the ham, macaroni and broccoli. Divide between a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish and a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-35 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. 12 servings.