Hearty Ham & Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese
By HeatherS
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped celery
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups (330 mL) Milk
- 1 can (370 mL) 2 % evaporated milk
- 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups (500 mL) macaroni
- 3 cups (750 mL) small broccoli florets
- 1 cup (250 mL) Black Forest Ham, diced or
- cooked bacon,c
Details
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Butter an 8-cup (2 L) casserole dish.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; sauté onion and celery for about 3 min or until lightly golden. Sprinkle with flour; cook stirring for 1 min. Whisk in milk and evaporated milk; cook, stirring for about 5 min or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, salt and pepper.
Meanwhile in a large pot of boiling water, cook macaroni for 5 min or until almost tender. Add broccoli; cook for 1 min. Drain and add to sauce along with ham (if using); stir to coat. Spread into prepared casserole dish.
Topping:
In small bowl, combine butter, bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle over macaroni. Bake in preheated oven for about 20 min or until bubbly and golden.
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