Macaroni meal-in-a-casserole

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tablespoons Salt
3 quarts Water,boiling
2 cups Macaroni,elbow(8oz)
1 can Peas,sweet,undrained(17oz)
¼ cup Butter or margarine
¼ cup Flour
¼ teaspoon Pepper
⅛ teaspoon Mustard,dry
2 cups Milk
1 cup Ham,cubed cooked(opt,1lb)
1½ cup Cheddar cheese,sharp,grated
½ cup Olives,pimiento-stuffed
2 tablespoons Onion,chopped
¼ cup Cheddar cheese,sharp,grated
2 tablespoons Butter or margarine,melted
2 tablespoons Bread crumbs,dry

Directions

CHEESE CRUMB TOPPING

1. Add 1 tablespoon salt to rapidly boiling water; gradually add macaroni so water continues to boil. 2. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender; drain in colander and set aside. 3. Drain peas, reserving ½ cup liquid. 4. Melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour, pepper, mustard and remaining tablespoon salt. 5. Gradually stir in milk and reserved liquid from peas; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce boils for 1 minute. 6. Combine sauce, peas, ham, cheese, olives and onion with macaroni. 7. Turn mixture into 2½-quart casserole; sprinkle with Cheese Crumb Topping. 8. Bake in preheated 375'F. oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbling hot. *** CHEESE CRUMB TOPPING *** Combine all ingredients.

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