Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 2 cups macaroni, uncooked
• 2 cups ham, cubed
• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 Tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons dry mustard
• 2 cups milk
• 3/4 cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot, Cook the pasta according to package direction. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to a low broil. Grease an 8 cup casserole dish
3. In a large pot melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the flour, and mustard, and whisk for 1 minute or until smooth. Pour milk in slowly, whisking constantly until all lumps are stirred out.
4. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Continue whisking for 3 minutes or until the sauce is thick.
5. Remove from the heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Gently fold in noodles.
6. Pour noodle mixture into a casserole dish top with salt and pepper and cover with remaining cheese.
7. Broil in oven 5 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm.