BROCCOLI, HAM & CHEESE CASSEROLE

By Teri BednerJuly 18, 2019Recipes

Ingredients:

3 cups penne pasta4 cups broccoli florets3 Tbsp. butter2 Tbsp. flour2 cups milk1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 
1 pkg. (7.5 oz) ham, chopped

Directions:

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 2 min of the pasta cooking time. Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Stir in flour; cook and stir 2 min. or until bubbly. Gradually stir in milk; bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheeses; cook and stir 2 to 3 min or until melted.

Drain pasta mixture; return to pan. Stir in cheese sauce and ham; spoon into 2- qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.Bake 20 min or until heated through.