broccoli-ham macaroni

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 438.3
  • Total Fat: 24.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 80.8 mg
  • Sodium: 711.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
  • Protein: 25.8 g

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Introduction

This recipe came from Taste of Home magazine. It's my second entry for it; I forgot to calculate the nutritional info the first time. This recipe came from Taste of Home magazine. It's my second entry for it; I forgot to calculate the nutritional info the first time.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
    4 cups fresh broccoli florets
    1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
    1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
    2 Tbsp butter, divided
    1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    4 cups milk
    2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
    1/2 tsp garlic powder
    1/2 tsp italian seasoning
    1/4 tsp pepper
    1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
In a large saucepan, saute hame and red pepper in 1 Tbsp butter until peppers are crisp-tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in cheese, parsley, and seasonings until blended. Drain broccoli and macaroni' stir into cheese sauce. Transferto a greased 2-qt. baking dish (dish will be full).
In a small skillet, melt remaining butter; stir in bread crumbs. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Makes 6 servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CATZTEACH.