Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pasta, uncooked ( I used elbow macaroni,but use whatever you have on hand)
- CHEESE SAUCE
- 4 Tablespoons butter (divided, or margarine)
- 1/3 cup onion, sweet (finely chopped, or use whatever you have on hand)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 4 ounces cheese, processed (Velveeta cubed)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 1/4 cup cubed cooked ham
- OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, sharp (shredded, optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, optional (sweet paprika)
How to Make
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Step 1: Cook pasta according to package directions,drain and set aside.
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Step 2: In the same pan over low heat melt 2 Tablespoons of margarine,add onions and cook until tender.
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Step 3: Add remaining margarine and melt,then add flour and cook until flour taste has disappeared.
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Step 4: Stir in milk a little at a time, until desired thickness is reached.
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Step 5: Remove from heat and add cubed Velveeta,stirring until completely blended.
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Step 6: Add salt,pepper & whatever other seasonings you might be using.
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Step 7: Stir in cooked pasta and ham until well coated.
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Step 8: Pour into a 2 quart rectangular baking dish which has been prepared with cooking spray.
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Step 9: If using optional ingredients,sprinkle top of casserole with cheese and paprika.
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Step 10: Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
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