Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients: 6 Tbs. butter; 4 Tbs flour; 1-3/4 cups half and half; 1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese; 1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; 3 cups diced ham; 5 cups cooked macaroni; 1 cup bread crumbs (divided, half for the inside crunch and half for the topping); 1/4 cup scallions (diced); Pepper to taste

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

So much better than the boxed version of Mac & Cheese and almost as easy. The addition of ham makes it a one-dish meal.

Course Pasta

Cuisine Comfort Food

Ingredients

6 Tbs. butter
4 Tbs flour
1-3/4 cups half and half
1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
3 cups diced ham
5 cups cooked macaroni
1 cup bread crumbs divided, half for the inside crunch and half for the topping
1/4 cup scallions diced
Pepper to taste

Instructions

Using a large saucepan, melt butter and add flour; stir, and gradually stir in half and half. Continue stirring while thickening.
Pour in cooked macaroni. Add all the cheeses; 1/2 the bread crumbs, ham, and scallions.
Stir well and pour into a well-greased casserole or baking dish. Add remaining bread crumbs on top.
Bake at 350 degrees about 20 minutes or until the top is crisp.