Bubbly Ham Casserole

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash ground nutmeg
• Dash pepper
• 2-3/4 cups milk
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms stems and pieces, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained
• 1 (7 ounce) package macaroni, cooked and drained
• 1 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, sauté onion in butter for 3 minutes or until tender.
2. Stir in flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper.
3. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
4. Add the green pepper, mushrooms and pimientos. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat; add macaroni and mix well.
6. Spoon half into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
7. Sprinkle with ham and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
8. Top with the remaining macaroni mixture.
9. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
10. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.