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Ham & Cheese Ziti
This recipe makes 2 13x9 casseroles.
Ingredients
- 2 16 oz packages ziti noodles
- 1 cup butter/margarine
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 8 cups milk
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 8 cups Colby cheese shredded
- 16 oz cooked ham deli style cut into thin strips
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook and drain pasta according to instructions (you may need to do it in two batches if your larges pot isn't large enough.
- In large saucepan or deep skillet, melt butter on low heat. Add garlic and saute for about 30-40 seconds, stirring the entire time. Next add flour and salt, using a whisk to ensure no lumps remain. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring the entire time, until there are no lumps and the mixture begins to bubble.
- Slowly add milk, stirring the whole time, while you bring it to a boil. Once boiling, allow to continue to boil for 1 minute, then add mustard and Colby cheese. Continue stirring until cheese is melted. Add ham and pasta, stirring well. Pour into 2 13x9 casserole dishes. Cool and freeze.
On cooking day
- Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350F. Place casserole dish (uncovered) into oven and bake 30-45 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Serve.
Notes
This recipe makes 2 13x9 casseroles.
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