Dijon Macaroni and Cheese with Ham

Ingredients

16 oz Creamette^® Elbow Macaroni

2 tbsp butter

0.25 cup onions, finely chopped

2 tbsp all purpose flour

2 cups milk

0.75 tsp salt

0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper

8 oz shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

8 oz American cheese, cubed

0.75 cup cooked ham, diced

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Cooking Directions

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; add onion, if desired. Cook 2 minutes. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Stir in milk, salt and ground black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.

Stir in cheeses, ham and Dijon mustard. Fold in cooked pasta.

Coat a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Turn pasta mixture into dish and bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.