Hearty Ham Mac And Cheese

• 6 slices white bread
• 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
• 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
• 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 4 cups shredded Colby cheese
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham (1/2-in. cubes)

1. Grease a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish: set aside.
2. For bread crumbs, pulse bread and cold butter in a food processor until crumbs are fine, about 20-25 pulses; set aside.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the garlic, water, mustard and cayenne for 30 seconds. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Gradually whisk in broth and milk. Cook and stir 4-5 minutes longer or until mixture begins to thicken.
4. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheeses, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Fold in ham. Pour into prepared baking dish; sprinkle with bread crumbs.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 375u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hearty-ham-mac-and-cheese/ (may not work)