Creamy Ham 'n' Macaroni

So I was looking for a recipe to make with our ham leftovers. Brian wanted me to find something with noodles and cheese. It didn't take long before I stumbled across this little gem! Cathy, you may be especially excited because this is a Taste of Home recipe. AND, I finally subscribed to their magazine. Got it for $4 for one year!

We really liked this one a lot. So much in fact, that I made it again 2 days later and will portion it out and freeze it so that we can enjoy it again in a couple weeks. :) I also like that most of the ingredients were already in my pantry! The only thing I didn't have was the Parmesan cheese. I also only changed one thing which was  adding some crumbled Ritz crackers to the top before baking.

Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Creamy-Ham--n--Macaroni

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in the milk, bouillon and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese, ham, Parmesan cheese and macaroni.
• Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 6 servings.