Mama'S Escalloped Mac 'N Cheese With Ham

• 2 c. milk
• freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 c. heavy cream or yogurt
• 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 qt. salted water and 1 Tbsp. oil
• 2 c. elbow macaroni
• 3/4 lb. cooked, diced ham
• 1/4 c. sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese, in 1/4-inch cubes
• 3 Tbsp. margarine, divided
• 1 Tbsp. flour

1. Cook macaroni by directions to al dente and drain.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in saucepan. Add flour. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add milk, whisking rapidly. Simmer 1 minute.
3. Add Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside.
4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon margarine in large skillet and cook mushrooms and onion until wilted. Add ham and cook 2 minutes. Add cheese sauce, cayenne pepper and cream. Cook 1 minute more.
5. Pour into macaroni and mix well.
6. Pour into 10-cup casserole dish and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake at 425u0b0 for 15 minutes.
7. Place under broiler on high until golden brown (2 to 3 minutes).
8. Serves 6 to 8.

milk, freshly ground pepper, onion, cayenne pepper, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, water, elbow macaroni, ham, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, margarine, flour

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=457818 (may not work)