Ham 'n' Cheese Bow Ties
Everyone who tries this yummy casserole lists it as a favorite from then on. Bow tie pasta makes it fun, and ham makes it hearty.—Stephanie Moon, Boise, Idaho.4-6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded Colby cheese
- 2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
- 6 to 8 ounces fully cooked ham, julienned
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in the
- flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a
- boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in mustard and Colby cheese; cook and stir until cheese is
- melted. Add pasta and ham; stir until coated.
- Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan
- cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until
- heated through. Yield: 4-6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 447 calories, 27 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 84 mg cholesterol, 876 mg sodium,